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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.53, 13,679.27 and 4,123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.53, 13,679.27 and 4,123.50 is: 6,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.53 : 13,679.27 = 4,123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.53/13,679.27 = 4,123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.53x = 13,679.27 × 4,123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.53x = 56,406,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,406,449.23/9,126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.50

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