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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.24, 13,689.38 and 2,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.24, 13,689.38 and 2,970.24 is: 4,455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.24 : 13,689.38 = 2,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.24/13,689.38 = 2,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.24x = 13,689.38 × 2,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.24x = 40,660,744.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660,744.05/9,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.37

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