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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.91, 13,701.29 and 2,561.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.91, 13,701.29 and 2,561.62 is: 3,842.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.91 : 13,701.29 = 2,561.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.91/13,701.29 = 2,561.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.91x = 13,701.29 × 2,561.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.91x = 35,097,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097,485.68/9,134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.13

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