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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.22, 13,690.80 and 2,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.22, 13,690.80 and 2,887.84 is: 4,331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.22 : 13,690.80 = 2,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.22/13,690.80 = 2,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.22x = 13,690.80 × 2,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.22x = 39,536,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,536,839.87/9,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.75

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