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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.24, 13,690.88 and 2,971.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.24, 13,690.88 and 2,971.24 is: 4,456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.24 : 13,690.88 = 2,971.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.24/13,690.88 = 2,971.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.24x = 13,690.88 × 2,971.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.24x = 40,678,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,678,890.29/9,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.87

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