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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.35, 13,688.57 and 2,884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.35, 13,688.57 and 2,884.72 is: 4,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.35 : 13,688.57 = 2,884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.35/13,688.57 = 2,884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.35x = 13,688.57 × 2,884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.35x = 39,487,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,487,691.65/9,124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.73

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