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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.70, 13,727.48 and 2,577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.70, 13,727.48 and 2,577.84 is: 3,866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.70 : 13,727.48 = 2,577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.70/13,727.48 = 2,577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.70x = 13,727.48 × 2,577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.70x = 35,387,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,387,182.68/9,151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.74

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