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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.13, 13,926.85 and 3,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.13, 13,926.85 and 3,127.13 is: 4,691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.13 : 13,926.85 = 3,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.13/13,926.85 = 3,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.13x = 13,926.85 × 3,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.13x = 43,550,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,550,992.99/9,283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.42

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