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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.90, 13,690.74 and 2,553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.90, 13,690.74 and 2,553.48 is: 3,830.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.90 : 13,690.74 = 2,553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.90/13,690.74 = 2,553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.90x = 13,690.74 × 2,553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.90x = 34,959,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,959,030.78/9,126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.33

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