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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.28, 13,662.36 and 2,534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.28, 13,662.36 and 2,534.50 is: 3,801.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.28 : 13,662.36 = 2,534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.28/13,662.36 = 2,534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.28x = 13,662.36 × 2,534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.28x = 34,627,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627,251.42/9,108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.73

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