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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.04, 13,727.42 and 2,577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.04, 13,727.42 and 2,577.40 is: 3,866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.04 : 13,727.42 = 2,577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.04/13,727.42 = 2,577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.04x = 13,727.42 × 2,577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.04x = 35,381,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,381,052.31/9,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.34

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