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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.38, 13,667.12 and 2,537.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.38, 13,667.12 and 2,537.58 is: 3,806.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.38 : 13,667.12 = 2,537.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.38/13,667.12 = 2,537.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.38x = 13,667.12 × 2,537.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.38x = 34,681,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681,410.37/9,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.38

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