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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.33, 13,674.96 and 2,542.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.33, 13,674.96 and 2,542.91 is: 3,814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.33 : 13,674.96 = 2,542.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.33/13,674.96 = 2,542.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.33x = 13,674.96 × 2,542.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.33x = 34,774,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,774,124.16/9,116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.49

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