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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.94, 13,725.87 and 2,576.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.94, 13,725.87 and 2,576.98 is: 3,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.94 : 13,725.87 = 2,576.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.94/13,725.87 = 2,576.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.94x = 13,725.87 × 2,576.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.94x = 35,371,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,371,292.47/9,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.32

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