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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.89, 13,565.18 and 2,802.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.89, 13,565.18 and 2,802.95 is: 4,204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.89 : 13,565.18 = 2,802.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.89/13,565.18 = 2,802.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.89x = 13,565.18 × 2,802.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.89x = 38,022,507.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022,507.27/9,042.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.69

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