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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.67, 13,558.86 and 2,800.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.67, 13,558.86 and 2,800.22 is: 4,199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.67 : 13,558.86 = 2,800.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.67/13,558.86 = 2,800.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.67x = 13,558.86 × 2,800.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.67x = 37,967,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,967,723.15/9,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.19

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