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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.89, 13,685.72 and 2,551.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.89, 13,685.72 and 2,551.74 is: 3,827.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.89 : 13,685.72 = 2,551.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.89/13,685.72 = 2,551.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.89x = 13,685.72 × 2,551.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.89x = 34,922,386.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,922,386.39/9,124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.16

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