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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.60, 13,691.31 and 2,887.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.60, 13,691.31 and 2,887.62 is: 4,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.60 : 13,691.31 = 2,887.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.60/13,691.31 = 2,887.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.60x = 13,691.31 × 2,887.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.60x = 39,535,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,535,232.13/9,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.39

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