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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.08, 13,642.58 and 2,521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.08, 13,642.58 and 2,521.24 is: 3,781.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.08 : 13,642.58 = 2,521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.08/13,642.58 = 2,521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.08x = 13,642.58 × 2,521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.08x = 34,396,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,396,253.15/9,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.85

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