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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.89, 13,562.61 and 2,801.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.89, 13,562.61 and 2,801.43 is: 4,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.89 : 13,562.61 = 2,801.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.89/13,562.61 = 2,801.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.89x = 13,562.61 × 2,801.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.89x = 37,994,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,994,702.53/9,040.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.54

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