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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.58, 13,562.50 and 2,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.58, 13,562.50 and 2,801.52 is: 4,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.58 : 13,562.50 = 2,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.58/13,562.50 = 2,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.58x = 13,562.50 × 2,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.58x = 37,995,615
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995,615/9,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.32

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