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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.71, 13,550.36 and 2,793.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.71, 13,550.36 and 2,793.21 is: 4,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.71 : 13,550.36 = 2,793.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.71/13,550.36 = 2,793.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.71x = 13,550.36 × 2,793.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.71x = 37,849,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,849,001.06/9,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.22

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