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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.62, 13,561.29 and 2,801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.62, 13,561.29 and 2,801.28 is: 4,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.62 : 13,561.29 = 2,801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.62/13,561.29 = 2,801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.62x = 13,561.29 × 2,801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.62x = 37,988,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,988,970.45/9,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.03

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