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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.81, 13,691.73 and 2,553.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.81, 13,691.73 and 2,553.97 is: 3,830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.81 : 13,691.73 = 2,553.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.81/13,691.73 = 2,553.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.81x = 13,691.73 × 2,553.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.81x = 34,968,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,968,267.67/9,127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.96

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