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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.15, 13,562.99 and 2,801.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.15, 13,562.99 and 2,801.91 is: 4,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.15 : 13,562.99 = 2,801.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.15/13,562.99 = 2,801.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.15x = 13,562.99 × 2,801.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.15x = 38,002,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,002,263.30/9,042.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.79

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