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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.27, 13,557.04 and 2,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.27, 13,557.04 and 2,798.60 is: 4,196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.27 : 13,557.04 = 2,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.27/13,557.04 = 2,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.27x = 13,557.04 × 2,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.27x = 37,940,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,940,708.20/9,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.39

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