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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.72, 13,566.20 and 2,802.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.72, 13,566.20 and 2,802.41 is: 4,204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.72 : 13,566.20 = 2,802.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.72/13,566.20 = 2,802.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.72x = 13,566.20 × 2,802.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.72x = 38,017,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017,972.70/9,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.26

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