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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.17, 13,560.57 and 2,799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.17, 13,560.57 and 2,799.62 is: 4,199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.17 : 13,560.57 = 2,799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.17/13,560.57 = 2,799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.17x = 13,560.57 × 2,799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.17x = 37,964,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,964,375.18/9,040.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.52

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