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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.96, 13,557.96 and 2,800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.96, 13,557.96 and 2,800.24 is: 4,198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.96 : 13,557.96 = 2,800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.96/13,557.96 = 2,800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.96x = 13,557.96 × 2,800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.96x = 37,965,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,965,541.91/9,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.82

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