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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.78, 13,534.80 and 2,865.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.78, 13,534.80 and 2,865.78 is: 4,299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.78 : 13,534.80 = 2,865.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.78/13,534.80 = 2,865.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.78x = 13,534.80 × 2,865.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.78x = 38,787,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787,759.14/9,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.35

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