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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.51, 13,563.55 and 2,802.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.51, 13,563.55 and 2,802.05 is: 4,203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.51 : 13,563.55 = 2,802.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.51/13,563.55 = 2,802.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.51x = 13,563.55 × 2,802.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.51x = 38,005,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,005,745.28/9,041.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.47

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