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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.54, 13,728.12 and 2,577.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.54, 13,728.12 and 2,577.79 is: 3,866.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.54 : 13,728.12 = 2,577.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.54/13,728.12 = 2,577.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.54x = 13,728.12 × 2,577.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.54x = 35,388,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,388,210.45/9,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.91

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