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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.39, 13,564.43 and 2,802.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.39, 13,564.43 and 2,802.45 is: 4,203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.39 : 13,564.43 = 2,802.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.39/13,564.43 = 2,802.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.39x = 13,564.43 × 2,802.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.39x = 38,013,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,013,622.84/9,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.94

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