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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.80, 13,639.32 and 2,517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.80, 13,639.32 and 2,517.84 is: 3,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.80 : 13,639.32 = 2,517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.80/13,639.32 = 2,517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.80x = 13,639.32 × 2,517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.80x = 34,341,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341,625.47/9,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.21

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