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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.34, 13,694.58 and 2,888.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.34, 13,694.58 and 2,888.74 is: 4,333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.34 : 13,694.58 = 2,888.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.34/13,694.58 = 2,888.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.34x = 13,694.58 × 2,888.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.34x = 39,560,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,560,081.03/9,128.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.77

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