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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.26, 13,662.40 and 2,534.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.26, 13,662.40 and 2,534.46 is: 3,801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.26 : 13,662.40 = 2,534.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.26/13,662.40 = 2,534.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.26x = 13,662.40 × 2,534.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.26x = 34,626,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,626,806.30/9,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.69

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