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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.49, 13,690.60 and 2,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.49, 13,690.60 and 2,552.68 is: 3,829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.49 : 13,690.60 = 2,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.49/13,690.60 = 2,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.49x = 13,690.60 × 2,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.49x = 34,947,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,947,720.81/9,126.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.26

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