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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005, 13,509.66 and 2,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005, 13,509.66 and 2,849 is: 4,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005 : 13,509.66 = 2,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005/13,509.66 = 2,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005x = 13,509.66 × 2,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005x = 38,489,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,489,021.34/9,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.18

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