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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.54, 13,692.24 and 2,886.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.54, 13,692.24 and 2,886.71 is: 4,330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.54 : 13,692.24 = 2,886.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.54/13,692.24 = 2,886.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.54x = 13,692.24 × 2,886.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.54x = 39,525,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,525,457.67/9,126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.83

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