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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.84, 13,726.20 and 2,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.84, 13,726.20 and 2,577 is: 3,865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.84 : 13,726.20 = 2,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.84/13,726.20 = 2,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.84x = 13,726.20 × 2,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.84x = 35,372,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,372,417.40/9,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.48

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