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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.99, 13,687.33 and 2,550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.99, 13,687.33 and 2,550.54 is: 3,825.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.99 : 13,687.33 = 2,550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.99/13,687.33 = 2,550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.99x = 13,687.33 × 2,550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.99x = 34,910,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,910,082.66/9,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.35

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