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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.46, 13,557.31 and 2,798.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.46, 13,557.31 and 2,798.79 is: 4,196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.46 : 13,557.31 = 2,798.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.46/13,557.31 = 2,798.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.46x = 13,557.31 × 2,798.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.46x = 37,944,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,944,005.82/9,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.67

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