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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.28, 13,693.17 and 2,554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.28, 13,693.17 and 2,554.46 is: 3,831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.28 : 13,693.17 = 2,554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.28/13,693.17 = 2,554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.28x = 13,693.17 × 2,554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.28x = 34,978,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,978,586.57/9,128.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.89

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