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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.84, 13,753.14 and 2,928.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.84, 13,753.14 and 2,928.78 is: 4,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.84 : 13,753.14 = 2,928.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.84/13,753.14 = 2,928.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.84x = 13,753.14 × 2,928.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.84x = 40,279,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,279,921.37/9,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.13

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