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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.48, 13,509.72 and 2,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.48, 13,509.72 and 2,850 is: 4,275

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.48 : 13,509.72 = 2,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.48/13,509.72 = 2,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.48x = 13,509.72 × 2,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.48x = 38,502,702
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,502,702/9,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275

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