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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.36, 13,724.33 and 2,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.36, 13,724.33 and 2,577.12 is: 3,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.36 : 13,724.33 = 2,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.36/13,724.33 = 2,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.36x = 13,724.33 × 2,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.36x = 35,369,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369,232.44/9,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.34

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