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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.47, 13,564.32 and 2,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.47, 13,564.32 and 2,801.16 is: 4,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.47 : 13,564.32 = 2,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.47/13,564.32 = 2,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.47x = 13,564.32 × 2,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.47x = 37,995,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995,830.61/9,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.40

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