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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.90, 13,692.62 and 2,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.90, 13,692.62 and 2,555.30 is: 3,832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.90 : 13,692.62 = 2,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.90/13,692.62 = 2,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.90x = 13,692.62 × 2,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.90x = 34,988,751.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,988,751.89/9,128.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.75

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