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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.34, 13,558.88 and 2,800.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.34, 13,558.88 and 2,800.56 is: 4,199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.34 : 13,558.88 = 2,800.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.34/13,558.88 = 2,800.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.34x = 13,558.88 × 2,800.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.34x = 37,972,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,972,456.97/9,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.87

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