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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.32, 13,505.34 and 2,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.32, 13,505.34 and 2,849 is: 4,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.32 : 13,505.34 = 2,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.32/13,505.34 = 2,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.32x = 13,505.34 × 2,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.32x = 38,476,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,476,713.66/9,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.77

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