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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.74, 13,550.42 and 2,793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.74, 13,550.42 and 2,793.96 is: 4,190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.74 : 13,550.42 = 2,793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.74/13,550.42 = 2,793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.74x = 13,550.42 × 2,793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.74x = 37,859,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859,338.45/9,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.42

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