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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,081.50, 13,622.93 and 2,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,081.50, 13,622.93 and 2,507.62 is: 3,761.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,081.50 : 13,622.93 = 2,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,081.50/13,622.93 = 2,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,081.50x = 13,622.93 × 2,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,081.50x = 34,161,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,161,131.73/9,081.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.62

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