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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.37, 13,546.86 and 2,791.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.37, 13,546.86 and 2,791.59 is: 4,186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.37 : 13,546.86 = 2,791.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.37/13,546.86 = 2,791.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.37x = 13,546.86 × 2,791.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.37x = 37,817,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,817,278.91/9,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.86

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