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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.38, 13,573.55 and 3,127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.38, 13,573.55 and 3,127.17 is: 4,689.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.38 : 13,573.55 = 3,127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.38/13,573.55 = 3,127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.38x = 13,573.55 × 3,127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.38x = 42,446,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,446,798.35/9,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.54

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