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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.86, 13,697.88 and 2,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.86, 13,697.88 and 2,891.76 is: 4,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.86 : 13,697.88 = 2,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.86/13,697.88 = 2,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.86x = 13,697.88 × 2,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.86x = 39,610,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,610,981.47/9,131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.67

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