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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.20, 13,673.34 and 2,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.20, 13,673.34 and 2,541.24 is: 3,812.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.20 : 13,673.34 = 2,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.20/13,673.34 = 2,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.20x = 13,673.34 × 2,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.20x = 34,747,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,747,238.54/9,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.01

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