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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,120.72, 13,681.20 and 2,546.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,120.72, 13,681.20 and 2,546.97 is: 3,820.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,120.72 : 13,681.20 = 2,546.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,120.72/13,681.20 = 2,546.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,120.72x = 13,681.20 × 2,546.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,120.72x = 34,845,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,845,605.96/9,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.49

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