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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.84, 13,543.26 and 2,873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.84, 13,543.26 and 2,873.32 is: 4,309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.84 : 13,543.26 = 2,873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.84/13,543.26 = 2,873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.84x = 13,543.26 × 2,873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.84x = 38,914,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,914,119.82/9,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.98

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