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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.36, 13,548.89 and 2,791.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.36, 13,548.89 and 2,791.81 is: 4,187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.36 : 13,548.89 = 2,791.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.36/13,548.89 = 2,791.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.36x = 13,548.89 × 2,791.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.36x = 37,825,950.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,825,950.51/9,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.83

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