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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.10, 13,565.67 and 2,887.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.10, 13,565.67 and 2,887.62 is: 4,331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.10 : 13,565.67 = 2,887.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.10/13,565.67 = 2,887.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.10x = 13,565.67 × 2,887.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.10x = 39,172,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,172,500.01/9,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.28

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