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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.94, 13,690.17 and 2,552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.94, 13,690.17 and 2,552.98 is: 3,829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.94 : 13,690.17 = 2,552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.94/13,690.17 = 2,552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.94x = 13,690.17 × 2,552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.94x = 34,950,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950,730.21/9,126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.40

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