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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.24, 13,568.45 and 2,803.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.24, 13,568.45 and 2,803.91 is: 4,206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.24 : 13,568.45 = 2,803.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.24/13,568.45 = 2,803.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.24x = 13,568.45 × 2,803.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.24x = 38,044,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,044,630.78/9,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.51

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