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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,113.26, 13,671.96 and 2,873.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,113.26, 13,671.96 and 2,873.24 is: 4,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,113.26 : 13,671.96 = 2,873.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,113.26/13,671.96 = 2,873.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,113.26x = 13,671.96 × 2,873.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,113.26x = 39,282,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,282,822.35/9,113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.51

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