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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.81, 13,562.49 and 2,801.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.81, 13,562.49 and 2,801.31 is: 4,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.81 : 13,562.49 = 2,801.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.81/13,562.49 = 2,801.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.81x = 13,562.49 × 2,801.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.81x = 37,992,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,992,701.45/9,040.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.36

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