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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,081.51, 13,621.89 and 2,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,081.51, 13,621.89 and 2,507.52 is: 3,761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,081.51 : 13,621.89 = 2,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,081.51/13,621.89 = 2,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,081.51x = 13,621.89 × 2,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,081.51x = 34,157,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157,161.61/9,081.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.18

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