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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.22, 13,642.72 and 2,521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.22, 13,642.72 and 2,521.16 is: 3,781.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.22 : 13,642.72 = 2,521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.22/13,642.72 = 2,521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.22x = 13,642.72 × 2,521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.22x = 34,395,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,395,479.96/9,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.71

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