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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.21, 13,705.81 and 2,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.21, 13,705.81 and 2,563.60 is: 3,845.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.21 : 13,705.81 = 2,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.21/13,705.81 = 2,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.21x = 13,705.81 × 2,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.21x = 35,136,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,136,199.54/9,137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.40

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