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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.17, 13,687.18 and 2,883.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.17, 13,687.18 and 2,883.33 is: 4,325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.17 : 13,687.18 = 2,883.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.17/13,687.18 = 2,883.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.17x = 13,687.18 × 2,883.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.17x = 39,464,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,464,649.50/9,123.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.76

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