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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.44, 13,543.71 and 2,790.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.44, 13,543.71 and 2,790.76 is: 4,184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.44 : 13,543.71 = 2,790.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.44/13,543.71 = 2,790.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.44x = 13,543.71 × 2,790.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.44x = 37,797,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,797,244.12/9,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.61

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