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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.54, 13,726.62 and 2,576.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.54, 13,726.62 and 2,576.79 is: 3,865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.54 : 13,726.62 = 2,576.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.54/13,726.62 = 2,576.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.54x = 13,726.62 × 2,576.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.54x = 35,370,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,370,617.15/9,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.41

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