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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.93, 13,861.39 and 2,577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.93, 13,861.39 and 2,577.15 is: 3,865.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.93 : 13,861.39 = 2,577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.93/13,861.39 = 2,577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.93x = 13,861.39 × 2,577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.93x = 35,722,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722,881.24/9,240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.73

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