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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.24, 13,666.47 and 2,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.24, 13,666.47 and 2,875.72 is: 4,313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.24 : 13,666.47 = 2,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.24/13,666.47 = 2,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.24x = 13,666.47 × 2,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.24x = 39,300,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,926.73/9,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.46

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