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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.26, 13,670.46 and 2,872.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.26, 13,670.46 and 2,872.23 is: 4,309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.26 : 13,670.46 = 2,872.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.26/13,670.46 = 2,872.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.26x = 13,670.46 × 2,872.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.26x = 39,264,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,264,690.96/9,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.00

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