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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.04, 13,564.34 and 2,802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.04, 13,564.34 and 2,802.54 is: 4,204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.04 : 13,564.34 = 2,802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.04/13,564.34 = 2,802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.04x = 13,564.34 × 2,802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.04x = 38,014,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,014,605.42/9,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.21

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