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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.38, 13,690.53 and 2,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.38, 13,690.53 and 2,553.42 is: 3,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.38 : 13,690.53 = 2,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.38/13,690.53 = 2,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.38x = 13,690.53 × 2,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.38x = 34,957,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,957,673.11/9,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.98

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