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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.43, 13,563.42 and 2,801.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.43, 13,563.42 and 2,801.97 is: 4,203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.43 : 13,563.42 = 2,801.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.43/13,563.42 = 2,801.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.43x = 13,563.42 × 2,801.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.43x = 38,004,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,004,295.94/9,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.35

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