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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.68, 13,727.61 and 2,577.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.68, 13,727.61 and 2,577.99 is: 3,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.68 : 13,727.61 = 2,577.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.68/13,727.61 = 2,577.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.68x = 13,727.61 × 2,577.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.68x = 35,389,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,389,641.30/9,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.01

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