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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.55, 13,561.97 and 2,801.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.55, 13,561.97 and 2,801.88 is: 4,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.55 : 13,561.97 = 2,801.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.55/13,561.97 = 2,801.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.55x = 13,561.97 × 2,801.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.55x = 37,998,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,998,998.49/9,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.31

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