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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.82, 13,657.97 and 2,531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.82, 13,657.97 and 2,531.01 is: 3,796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.82 : 13,657.97 = 2,531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.82/13,657.97 = 2,531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.82x = 13,657.97 × 2,531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.82x = 34,568,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,568,445.99/9,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.72

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