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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128, 13,690.56 and 4,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128, 13,690.56 and 4,197.44 is: 6,295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128 : 13,690.56 = 4,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128/13,690.56 = 4,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128x = 13,690.56 × 4,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128x = 57,465,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,465,304.17/9,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.50

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