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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.41, 13,682.12 and 2,546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.41, 13,682.12 and 2,546.78 is: 3,820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.41 : 13,682.12 = 2,546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.41/13,682.12 = 2,546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.41x = 13,682.12 × 2,546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.41x = 34,845,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,845,268.43/9,121.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.16

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