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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.97, 13,638.12 and 2,851.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.97, 13,638.12 and 2,851.85 is: 4,277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.97 : 13,638.12 = 2,851.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.97/13,638.12 = 2,851.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.97x = 13,638.12 × 2,851.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.97x = 38,893,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,893,872.52/9,091.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.83

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