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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.66, 13,695.87 and 2,887.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.66, 13,695.87 and 2,887.59 is: 4,331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.66 : 13,695.87 = 2,887.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.66/13,695.87 = 2,887.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.66x = 13,695.87 × 2,887.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.66x = 39,548,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,548,057.25/9,129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.82

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