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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.21, 13,614.32 and 2,502.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.21, 13,614.32 and 2,502.91 is: 3,754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.21 : 13,614.32 = 2,502.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.21/13,614.32 = 2,502.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.21x = 13,614.32 × 2,502.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.21x = 34,075,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,075,417.67/9,076.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.37

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