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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.41, 13,693.43 and 2,553.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.41, 13,693.43 and 2,553.63 is: 3,831.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.41 : 13,693.43 = 2,553.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.41/13,693.43 = 2,553.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.41x = 13,693.43 × 2,553.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.41x = 34,967,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,967,872.42/9,127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.09

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