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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.34, 13,636.62 and 2,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.34, 13,636.62 and 2,851.20 is: 4,276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.34 : 13,636.62 = 2,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.34/13,636.62 = 2,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.34x = 13,636.62 × 2,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.34x = 38,880,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,880,730.94/9,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.68

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