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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,078.66, 13,615.86 and 2,505.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,078.66, 13,615.86 and 2,505.38 is: 3,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,078.66 : 13,615.86 = 2,505.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,078.66/13,615.86 = 2,505.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,078.66x = 13,615.86 × 2,505.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,078.66x = 34,112,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,112,903.33/9,078.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.48

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