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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.40, 13,537.68 and 2,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.40, 13,537.68 and 2,867.04 is: 4,299.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.40 : 13,537.68 = 2,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.40/13,537.68 = 2,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.40x = 13,537.68 × 2,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.40x = 38,813,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,813,070.07/9,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.95

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