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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.22, 13,566.95 and 2,802.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.22, 13,566.95 and 2,802.91 is: 4,205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.22 : 13,566.95 = 2,802.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.22/13,566.95 = 2,802.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.22x = 13,566.95 × 2,802.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.22x = 38,026,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,026,857.98/9,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.01

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