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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.58, 13,694.45 and 2,888.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.58, 13,694.45 and 2,888.49 is: 4,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.58 : 13,694.45 = 2,888.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.58/13,694.45 = 2,888.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.58x = 13,694.45 × 2,888.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.58x = 39,556,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556,267.44/9,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.23

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