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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.48, 13,514.22 and 2,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.48, 13,514.22 and 2,853 is: 4,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.48 : 13,514.22 = 2,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.48/13,514.22 = 2,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.48x = 13,514.22 × 2,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.48x = 38,556,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,556,069.66/9,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.50

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