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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.57, 13,637.36 and 2,852.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.57, 13,637.36 and 2,852.13 is: 4,278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.57 : 13,637.36 = 2,852.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.57/13,637.36 = 2,852.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.57x = 13,637.36 × 2,852.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.57x = 38,895,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,895,482.35/9,091.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.19

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