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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.05, 13,674.36 and 2,542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.05, 13,674.36 and 2,542.69 is: 3,813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.05 : 13,674.36 = 2,542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.05/13,674.36 = 2,542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.05x = 13,674.36 × 2,542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.05x = 34,769,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,769,590.06/9,117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.69

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