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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.16, 13,554.24 and 2,880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.16, 13,554.24 and 2,880 is: 4,320

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.16 : 13,554.24 = 2,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.16/13,554.24 = 2,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.16x = 13,554.24 × 2,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.16x = 39,036,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,036,211.20/9,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320

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