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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.14, 13,692.06 and 2,885.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.14, 13,692.06 and 2,885.74 is: 4,329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.14 : 13,692.06 = 2,885.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.14/13,692.06 = 2,885.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.14x = 13,692.06 × 2,885.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.14x = 39,511,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,511,642.34/9,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.03

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