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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.17, 13,694.69 and 2,888.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.17, 13,694.69 and 2,888.30 is: 4,333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.17 : 13,694.69 = 2,888.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.17/13,694.69 = 2,888.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.17x = 13,694.69 × 2,888.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.17x = 39,554,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,554,358.69/9,128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.22

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