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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.59, 13,732.40 and 2,581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.59, 13,732.40 and 2,581.27 is: 3,872.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.59 : 13,732.40 = 2,581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.59/13,732.40 = 2,581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.59x = 13,732.40 × 2,581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.59x = 35,447,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,447,004.27/9,154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.05

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