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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.75, 13,697.55 and 2,557.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.75, 13,697.55 and 2,557.17 is: 3,835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.75 : 13,697.55 = 2,557.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.75/13,697.55 = 2,557.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.75x = 13,697.55 × 2,557.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.75x = 35,026,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,963.93/9,132.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.31

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