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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.58, 13,562.82 and 2,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.58, 13,562.82 and 2,805.84 is: 4,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.58 : 13,562.82 = 2,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.58/13,562.82 = 2,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.58x = 13,562.82 × 2,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.58x = 38,055,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055,102.87/9,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.90

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