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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.61, 13,727.70 and 2,579.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.61, 13,727.70 and 2,579.33 is: 3,868.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.61 : 13,727.70 = 2,579.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.61/13,727.70 = 2,579.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.61x = 13,727.70 × 2,579.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.61x = 35,408,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,408,199.80/9,152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.65

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