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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,122.60, 13,683.90 and 5,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,122.60, 13,683.90 and 5,666.60 is: 8,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122.60 : 13,683.90 = 5,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122.60/13,683.90 = 5,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122.60x = 13,683.90 × 5,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122.60x = 77,541,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,541,187.74/9,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.90

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