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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.24, 13,701.80 and 2,561.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.24, 13,701.80 and 2,561.09 is: 3,841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.24 : 13,701.80 = 2,561.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.24/13,701.80 = 2,561.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.24x = 13,701.80 × 2,561.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.24x = 35,091,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,091,480.86/9,134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.75

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