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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.79, 13,750.98 and 2,927.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.79, 13,750.98 and 2,927.69 is: 4,391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.79 : 13,750.98 = 2,927.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.79/13,750.98 = 2,927.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.79x = 13,750.98 × 2,927.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.79x = 40,258,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,258,606.64/9,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.79

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