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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.79, 13,555.82 and 2,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.79, 13,555.82 and 2,795.98 is: 4,194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.79 : 13,555.82 = 2,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.79/13,555.82 = 2,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.79x = 13,555.82 × 2,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.79x = 37,901,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901,830.38/9,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.17

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