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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.27, 13,668.27 and 2,870.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.27, 13,668.27 and 2,870.63 is: 4,306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.27 : 13,668.27 = 2,870.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.27/13,668.27 = 2,870.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.27x = 13,668.27 × 2,870.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.27x = 39,236,463.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236,463.22/9,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.37

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