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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.57, 13,680.37 and 2,457.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.57, 13,680.37 and 2,457.91 is: 3,686.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.57 : 13,680.37 = 2,457.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.57/13,680.37 = 2,457.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.57x = 13,680.37 × 2,457.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.57x = 33,625,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,625,118.23/9,121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.33

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