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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.76, 13,635.12 and 2,517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.76, 13,635.12 and 2,517.44 is: 3,775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.76 : 13,635.12 = 2,517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.76/13,635.12 = 2,517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.76x = 13,635.12 × 2,517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.76x = 34,325,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,325,596.49/9,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.46

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