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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.33, 13,656.49 and 2,530.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.33, 13,656.49 and 2,530.51 is: 3,795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.33 : 13,656.49 = 2,530.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.33/13,656.49 = 2,530.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.33x = 13,656.49 × 2,530.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.33x = 34,557,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,557,844.04/9,104.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.76

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