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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.46, 13,692.72 and 2,554.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.46, 13,692.72 and 2,554.71 is: 3,832.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.46 : 13,692.72 = 2,554.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.46/13,692.72 = 2,554.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.46x = 13,692.72 × 2,554.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.46x = 34,980,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,980,886.94/9,128.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.07

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