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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.88, 13,751.94 and 2,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.88, 13,751.94 and 2,927.72 is: 4,392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.88 : 13,751.94 = 2,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.88/13,751.94 = 2,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.88x = 13,751.94 × 2,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.88x = 40,261,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,261,829.78/9,166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.10

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