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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.96, 13,550.57 and 2,794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.96, 13,550.57 and 2,794.29 is: 4,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.96 : 13,550.57 = 2,794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.96/13,550.57 = 2,794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.96x = 13,550.57 × 2,794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.96x = 37,864,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,864,167.94/9,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.92

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