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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.74, 13,619.50 and 2,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.74, 13,619.50 and 2,417.28 is: 3,625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.74 : 13,619.50 = 2,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.74/13,619.50 = 2,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.74x = 13,619.50 × 2,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.74x = 32,922,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,922,144.96/9,080.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.49

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