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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.89, 13,688.77 and 2,551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.89, 13,688.77 and 2,551.56 is: 3,826.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.89 : 13,688.77 = 2,551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.89/13,688.77 = 2,551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.89x = 13,688.77 × 2,551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.89x = 34,927,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,927,717.98/9,126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.90

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