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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.60, 13,552.44 and 2,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.60, 13,552.44 and 2,877.60 is: 4,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.60 : 13,552.44 = 2,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.60/13,552.44 = 2,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.60x = 13,552.44 × 2,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.60x = 38,998,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,998,501.34/9,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.05

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