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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.87, 13,639.28 and 2,520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.87, 13,639.28 and 2,520.72 is: 3,780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.87 : 13,639.28 = 2,520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.87/13,639.28 = 2,520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.87x = 13,639.28 × 2,520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.87x = 34,380,805.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,380,805.88/9,093.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.66

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