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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.24, 13,696.94 and 2,891.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.24, 13,696.94 and 2,891.13 is: 4,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.24 : 13,696.94 = 2,891.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.24/13,696.94 = 2,891.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.24x = 13,696.94 × 2,891.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.24x = 39,599,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,599,641.37/9,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.72

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