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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.41, 13,688.76 and 2,885.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.41, 13,688.76 and 2,885.71 is: 4,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.41 : 13,688.76 = 2,885.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.41/13,688.76 = 2,885.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.41x = 13,688.76 × 2,885.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.41x = 39,501,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,791.62/9,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.77

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