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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.24, 13,563.12 and 2,801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.24, 13,563.12 and 2,801.78 is: 4,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.24 : 13,563.12 = 2,801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.24/13,563.12 = 2,801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.24x = 13,563.12 × 2,801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.24x = 38,000,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000,878.35/9,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.06

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