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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.73, 13,673.69 and 2,541.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.73, 13,673.69 and 2,541.97 is: 3,812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.73 : 13,673.69 = 2,541.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.73/13,673.69 = 2,541.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.73x = 13,673.69 × 2,541.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.73x = 34,758,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,758,109.77/9,115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.98

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