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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.82, 13,692.42 and 2,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.82, 13,692.42 and 2,553.92 is: 3,831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.82 : 13,692.42 = 2,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.82/13,692.42 = 2,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.82x = 13,692.42 × 2,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.82x = 34,969,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,969,276.82/9,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.07

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