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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.02, 13,688.08 and 2,551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.02, 13,688.08 and 2,551.60 is: 3,827.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.02 : 13,688.08 = 2,551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.02/13,688.08 = 2,551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.02x = 13,688.08 × 2,551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.02x = 34,926,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,926,504.93/9,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.55

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