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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.39, 13,684.96 and 2,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.39, 13,684.96 and 2,551.24 is: 3,826.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.39 : 13,684.96 = 2,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.39/13,684.96 = 2,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.39x = 13,684.96 × 2,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.39x = 34,913,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,913,617.35/9,124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.41

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