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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.57, 13,677.38 and 2,455.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.57, 13,677.38 and 2,455.91 is: 3,683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.57 : 13,677.38 = 2,455.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.57/13,677.38 = 2,455.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.57x = 13,677.38 × 2,455.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.57x = 33,590,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,590,333.65/9,119.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.32

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