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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.08, 13,688.79 and 2,551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.08, 13,688.79 and 2,551.50 is: 3,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.08 : 13,688.79 = 2,551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.08/13,688.79 = 2,551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.08x = 13,688.79 × 2,551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.08x = 34,926,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,926,947.69/9,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.74

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