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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.68, 13,693.21 and 2,889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.68, 13,693.21 and 2,889.26 is: 4,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.68 : 13,693.21 = 2,889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.68/13,693.21 = 2,889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.68x = 13,693.21 × 2,889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.68x = 39,563,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,563,229.48/9,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.42

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