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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.38, 13,877.06 and 2,677.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.38, 13,877.06 and 2,677.56 is: 4,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.38 : 13,877.06 = 2,677.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.38/13,877.06 = 2,677.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.38x = 13,877.06 × 2,677.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.38x = 37,156,595.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,156,595.35/9,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.33

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