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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.31, 13,565.79 and 2,804.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.31, 13,565.79 and 2,804.37 is: 4,206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.31 : 13,565.79 = 2,804.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.31/13,565.79 = 2,804.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.31x = 13,565.79 × 2,804.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.31x = 38,043,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,043,494.50/9,044.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.35

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