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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.18, 13,672.78 and 2,541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.18, 13,672.78 and 2,541.53 is: 3,812.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.18 : 13,672.78 = 2,541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.18/13,672.78 = 2,541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.18x = 13,672.78 × 2,541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.18x = 34,749,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,749,808.38/9,115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.30

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