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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.68, 13,561.92 and 2,800.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.68, 13,561.92 and 2,800.44 is: 4,200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.68 : 13,561.92 = 2,800.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.68/13,561.92 = 2,800.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.68x = 13,561.92 × 2,800.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.68x = 37,979,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,979,343.24/9,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.94

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