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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,113.27, 13,669.88 and 2,539.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,113.27, 13,669.88 and 2,539.49 is: 3,809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,113.27 : 13,669.88 = 2,539.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,113.27/13,669.88 = 2,539.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,113.27x = 13,669.88 × 2,539.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,113.27x = 34,714,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,714,442.51/9,113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.22

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