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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.74, 13,615.60 and 2,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.74, 13,615.60 and 2,837.60 is: 4,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.74 : 13,615.60 = 2,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.74/13,615.60 = 2,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.74x = 13,615.60 × 2,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.74x = 38,635,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635,626.56/9,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.55

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