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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.62, 13,661.39 and 2,535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.62, 13,661.39 and 2,535.46 is: 3,802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.62 : 13,661.39 = 2,535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.62/13,661.39 = 2,535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.62x = 13,661.39 × 2,535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.62x = 34,637,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,637,907.89/9,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.76

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