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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.24, 13,709.82 and 2,567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.24, 13,709.82 and 2,567.28 is: 3,850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.24 : 13,709.82 = 2,567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.24/13,709.82 = 2,567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.24x = 13,709.82 × 2,567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.24x = 35,196,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,196,946.69/9,141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.35

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