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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.65, 13,555.45 and 2,800.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.65, 13,555.45 and 2,800.97 is: 4,201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.65 : 13,555.45 = 2,800.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.65/13,555.45 = 2,800.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.65x = 13,555.45 × 2,800.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.65x = 37,968,334.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968,334.01/9,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.60

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