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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.32, 13,690.16 and 2,552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.32, 13,690.16 and 2,552.41 is: 3,828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.32 : 13,690.16 = 2,552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.32/13,690.16 = 2,552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.32x = 13,690.16 × 2,552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.32x = 34,942,929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,942,929.57/9,126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.81

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