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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.70, 13,667.55 and 2,537.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.70, 13,667.55 and 2,537.87 is: 3,806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.70 : 13,667.55 = 2,537.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.70/13,667.55 = 2,537.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.70x = 13,667.55 × 2,537.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.70x = 34,686,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,686,499.29/9,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.81

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