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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.47, 13,637.37 and 2,851.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.47, 13,637.37 and 2,851.35 is: 4,277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.47 : 13,637.37 = 2,851.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.47/13,637.37 = 2,851.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.47x = 13,637.37 × 2,851.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.47x = 38,884,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,884,914.95/9,091.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.08

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