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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.23, 13,555.32 and 2,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.23, 13,555.32 and 2,798.52 is: 4,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.23 : 13,555.32 = 2,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.23/13,555.32 = 2,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.23x = 13,555.32 × 2,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.23x = 37,934,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934,834.13/9,040.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.22

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