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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.74, 13,563.90 and 2,802.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.74, 13,563.90 and 2,802.96 is: 4,203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.74 : 13,563.90 = 2,802.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.74/13,563.90 = 2,802.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.74x = 13,563.90 × 2,802.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.74x = 38,019,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,019,069.14/9,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.91

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