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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114, 13,671.41 and 2,876.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114, 13,671.41 and 2,876.19 is: 4,314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114 : 13,671.41 = 2,876.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114/13,671.41 = 2,876.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114x = 13,671.41 × 2,876.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114x = 39,321,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,321,558.35/9,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.41

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