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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.83, 13,560.54 and 2,800.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.83, 13,560.54 and 2,800.89 is: 4,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.83 : 13,560.54 = 2,800.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.83/13,560.54 = 2,800.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.83x = 13,560.54 × 2,800.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.83x = 37,981,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981,580.88/9,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.12

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