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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.80, 13,688.72 and 2,551.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.80, 13,688.72 and 2,551.98 is: 3,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.80 : 13,688.72 = 2,551.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.80/13,688.72 = 2,551.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.80x = 13,688.72 × 2,551.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.80x = 34,933,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,933,339.67/9,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.98

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