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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.32, 13,573.64 and 3,126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.32, 13,573.64 and 3,126.69 is: 4,688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.32 : 13,573.64 = 3,126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.32/13,573.64 = 3,126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.32x = 13,573.64 × 3,126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.32x = 42,440,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,440,623.17/9,051.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.89

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