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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.67, 13,560.36 and 2,801.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.67, 13,560.36 and 2,801.22 is: 4,200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.67 : 13,560.36 = 2,801.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.67/13,560.36 = 2,801.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.67x = 13,560.36 × 2,801.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.67x = 37,985,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,985,551.64/9,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.70

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