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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.78, 13,553.74 and 2,795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.78, 13,553.74 and 2,795.78 is: 4,193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.78 : 13,553.74 = 2,795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.78/13,553.74 = 2,795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.78x = 13,553.74 × 2,795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.78x = 37,893,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,893,275.22/9,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.69

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