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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.61, 13,910.94 and 2,611.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.61, 13,910.94 and 2,611.71 is: 3,916.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.61 : 13,910.94 = 2,611.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.61/13,910.94 = 2,611.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.61x = 13,910.94 × 2,611.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.61x = 36,331,341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331,341.11/9,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.87

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