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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.70, 13,544.93 and 2,789.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.70, 13,544.93 and 2,789.57 is: 4,184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.70 : 13,544.93 = 2,789.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.70/13,544.93 = 2,789.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.70x = 13,544.93 × 2,789.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.70x = 37,784,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,784,571.22/9,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.48

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