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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.75, 13,517.69 and 2,855.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.75, 13,517.69 and 2,855.75 is: 4,283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.75 : 13,517.69 = 2,855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.75/13,517.69 = 2,855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.75x = 13,517.69 × 2,855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.75x = 38,603,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,603,143.22/9,011.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.65

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