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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.78, 13,701.15 and 2,561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.78, 13,701.15 and 2,561.22 is: 3,841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.78 : 13,701.15 = 2,561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.78/13,701.15 = 2,561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.78x = 13,701.15 × 2,561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.78x = 35,091,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,091,659.40/9,134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.55

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