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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.56, 13,691.96 and 2,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.56, 13,691.96 and 2,887.20 is: 4,331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.56 : 13,691.96 = 2,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.56/13,691.96 = 2,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.56x = 13,691.96 × 2,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.56x = 39,531,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531,426.91/9,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.47

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