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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,081.59, 13,621.36 and 2,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,081.59, 13,621.36 and 2,508.71 is: 3,762.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,081.59 : 13,621.36 = 2,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,081.59/13,621.36 = 2,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,081.59x = 13,621.36 × 2,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,081.59x = 34,172,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172,042.05/9,081.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.78

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