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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.13, 13,563.43 and 2,886.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.13, 13,563.43 and 2,886.13 is: 4,329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.13 : 13,563.43 = 2,886.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.13/13,563.43 = 2,886.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.13x = 13,563.43 × 2,886.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.13x = 39,145,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,145,822.23/9,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.27

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