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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.65, 13,556.95 and 2,801.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.65, 13,556.95 and 2,801.97 is: 4,203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.65 : 13,556.95 = 2,801.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.65/13,556.95 = 2,801.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.65x = 13,556.95 × 2,801.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.65x = 37,986,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,986,167.19/9,037.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.10

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