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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.24, 13,671.37 and 2,539.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.24, 13,671.37 and 2,539.93 is: 3,809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.24 : 13,671.37 = 2,539.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.24/13,671.37 = 2,539.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.24x = 13,671.37 × 2,539.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.24x = 34,724,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,724,322.80/9,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.48

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