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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.78, 13,673.97 and 2,541.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.78, 13,673.97 and 2,541.41 is: 3,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.78 : 13,673.97 = 2,541.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.78/13,673.97 = 2,541.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.78x = 13,673.97 × 2,541.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.78x = 34,751,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,751,164.10/9,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.20

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