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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.51, 13,637.41 and 2,851.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.51, 13,637.41 and 2,851.37 is: 4,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.51 : 13,637.41 = 2,851.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.51/13,637.41 = 2,851.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.51x = 13,637.41 × 2,851.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.51x = 38,885,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,293.62/9,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.10

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