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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.56, 13,688.26 and 2,885.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.56, 13,688.26 and 2,885.58 is: 4,328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.56 : 13,688.26 = 2,885.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.56/13,688.26 = 2,885.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.56x = 13,688.26 × 2,885.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.56x = 39,498,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,498,510.75/9,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.34

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