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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126, 13,689 and 2,200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126, 13,689 and 2,200.50 is: 3,300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126 : 13,689 = 2,200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126/13,689 = 2,200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126x = 13,689 × 2,200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126x = 30,122,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,122,644.50/9,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.75

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