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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.63, 13,550.09 and 2,794.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.63, 13,550.09 and 2,794.77 is: 4,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.63 : 13,550.09 = 2,794.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.63/13,550.09 = 2,794.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.63x = 13,550.09 × 2,794.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.63x = 37,869,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,869,371.06/9,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.65

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