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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.26, 13,698.95 and 2,891.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.26, 13,698.95 and 2,891.65 is: 4,338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.26 : 13,698.95 = 2,891.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.26/13,698.95 = 2,891.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.26x = 13,698.95 × 2,891.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.26x = 39,612,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,612,568.77/9,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.13

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