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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.68, 13,687.55 and 2,550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.68, 13,687.55 and 2,550.86 is: 3,826.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.68 : 13,687.55 = 2,550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.68/13,687.55 = 2,550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.68x = 13,687.55 × 2,550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.68x = 34,915,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,915,003.49/9,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.43

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