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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.93, 13,690.58 and 2,887.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.93, 13,690.58 and 2,887.51 is: 4,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.93 : 13,690.58 = 2,887.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.93/13,690.58 = 2,887.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.93x = 13,690.58 × 2,887.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.93x = 39,531,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531,645.21/9,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.80

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