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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.17, 13,621.70 and 2,418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.17, 13,621.70 and 2,418.77 is: 3,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.17 : 13,621.70 = 2,418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.17/13,621.70 = 2,418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.17x = 13,621.70 × 2,418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.17x = 32,947,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947,679.11/9,082.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.73

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