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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.08, 13,689.16 and 2,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.08, 13,689.16 and 2,552.72 is: 3,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.08 : 13,689.16 = 2,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.08/13,689.16 = 2,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.08x = 13,689.16 × 2,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.08x = 34,944,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,944,592.52/9,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.09

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