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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.66, 13,726.50 and 2,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.66, 13,726.50 and 2,577.36 is: 3,866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.66 : 13,726.50 = 2,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.66/13,726.50 = 2,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.66x = 13,726.50 × 2,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.66x = 35,378,132.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,378,132.04/9,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.18

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