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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.44, 13,686.72 and 2,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.44, 13,686.72 and 2,968 is: 4,451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.44 : 13,686.72 = 2,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.44/13,686.72 = 2,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.44x = 13,686.72 × 2,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.44x = 40,622,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,622,184.96/9,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.53

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