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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.21, 13,560.95 and 2,799.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.21, 13,560.95 and 2,799.42 is: 4,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.21 : 13,560.95 = 2,799.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.21/13,560.95 = 2,799.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.21x = 13,560.95 × 2,799.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.21x = 37,962,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962,801.65/9,040.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.33

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