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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,020.96, 13,531.44 and 2,865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,020.96, 13,531.44 and 2,865.44 is: 4,298.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,020.96 : 13,531.44 = 2,865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,020.96/13,531.44 = 2,865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,020.96x = 13,531.44 × 2,865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,020.96x = 38,773,529.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,773,529.43/9,020.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.16

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