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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.64, 13,563.30 and 2,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.64, 13,563.30 and 2,801.70 is: 4,202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.64 : 13,563.30 = 2,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.64/13,563.30 = 2,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.64x = 13,563.30 × 2,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.64x = 38,000,297.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000,297.61/9,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.81

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