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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.56, 13,640.31 and 2,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.56, 13,640.31 and 2,521.40 is: 3,781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.56 : 13,640.31 = 2,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.56/13,640.31 = 2,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.56x = 13,640.31 × 2,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.56x = 34,392,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,392,677.63/9,094.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.68

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