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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.87, 13,685.29 and 5,618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.87, 13,685.29 and 5,618.17 is: 8,424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.87 : 13,685.29 = 5,618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.87/13,685.29 = 5,618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.87x = 13,685.29 × 5,618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.87x = 76,886,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,886,285.72/9,126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.17

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