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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.25, 13,668.95 and 2,871.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.25, 13,668.95 and 2,871.23 is: 4,307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.25 : 13,668.95 = 2,871.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.25/13,668.95 = 2,871.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.25x = 13,668.95 × 2,871.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.25x = 39,246,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,246,715.03/9,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.50

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