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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.79, 13,669.61 and 2,873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.79, 13,669.61 and 2,873.58 is: 4,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.79 : 13,669.61 = 2,873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.79/13,669.61 = 2,873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.79x = 13,669.61 × 2,873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.79x = 39,280,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280,717.90/9,111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.98

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