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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.84, 13,565.76 and 2,888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.84, 13,565.76 and 2,888.32 is: 4,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.84 : 13,565.76 = 2,888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.84/13,565.76 = 2,888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.84x = 13,565.76 × 2,888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.84x = 39,182,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,182,255.92/9,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.48

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