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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.31, 13,690.96 and 3,583.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.31, 13,690.96 and 3,583.26 is: 5,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.31 : 13,690.96 = 3,583.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.31/13,690.96 = 3,583.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.31x = 13,690.96 × 3,583.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.31x = 49,058,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058,312.52/9,127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.89

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