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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.26, 13,671.62 and 5,996.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.26, 13,671.62 and 5,996.75 is: 8,983.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.26 : 13,671.62 = 5,996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.26/13,671.62 = 5,996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.26x = 13,671.62 × 5,996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.26x = 81,985,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,985,188.89/9,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,983.44

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