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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.58, 13,693.44 and 2,887.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.58, 13,693.44 and 2,887.97 is: 4,332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.58 : 13,693.44 = 2,887.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.58/13,693.44 = 2,887.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.58x = 13,693.44 × 2,887.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.58x = 39,546,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,546,243.92/9,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.61

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