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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,081.72, 13,623.26 and 2,507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,081.72, 13,623.26 and 2,507.84 is: 3,761.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,081.72 : 13,623.26 = 2,507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,081.72/13,623.26 = 2,507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,081.72x = 13,623.26 × 2,507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,081.72x = 34,165,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165,003.42/9,081.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.95

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