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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.27, 13,656.38 and 2,530.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.27, 13,656.38 and 2,530.49 is: 3,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.27 : 13,656.38 = 2,530.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.27/13,656.38 = 2,530.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.27x = 13,656.38 × 2,530.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.27x = 34,557,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,557,252.09/9,104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.72

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