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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.04, 13,987.53 and 2,751.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.04, 13,987.53 and 2,751.21 is: 4,126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.04 : 13,987.53 = 2,751.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.04/13,987.53 = 2,751.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.04x = 13,987.53 × 2,751.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.04x = 38,482,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,482,632.41/9,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.81

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