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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.80, 13,672.98 and 2,541.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.80, 13,672.98 and 2,541.00 is: 3,811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.80 : 13,672.98 = 2,541.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.80/13,672.98 = 2,541.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.80x = 13,672.98 × 2,541.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.80x = 34,742,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,742,970.94/9,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.71

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