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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.82, 13,727.07 and 2,576.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.82, 13,727.07 and 2,576.99 is: 3,865.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.82 : 13,727.07 = 2,576.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.82/13,727.07 = 2,576.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.82x = 13,727.07 × 2,576.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.82x = 35,374,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374,556.44/9,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.73

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