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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.58, 13,557.51 and 2,798.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.58, 13,557.51 and 2,798.91 is: 4,196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.58 : 13,557.51 = 2,798.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.58/13,557.51 = 2,798.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.58x = 13,557.51 × 2,798.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.58x = 37,946,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,946,250.31/9,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.86

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