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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.02, 13,668.16 and 2,538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.02, 13,668.16 and 2,538.12 is: 3,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.02 : 13,668.16 = 2,538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.02/13,668.16 = 2,538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.02x = 13,668.16 × 2,538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.02x = 34,691,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,691,430.26/9,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.22

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