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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.06, 13,674.18 and 2,542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.06, 13,674.18 and 2,542.73 is: 3,814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.06 : 13,674.18 = 2,542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.06/13,674.18 = 2,542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.06x = 13,674.18 × 2,542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.06x = 34,769,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,769,747.71/9,116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.12

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