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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.05, 13,666.50 and 2,538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.05, 13,666.50 and 2,538.27 is: 3,806.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.05 : 13,666.50 = 2,538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.05/13,666.50 = 2,538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.05x = 13,666.50 × 2,538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.05x = 34,689,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,689,266.96/9,112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.97

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