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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.62, 13,568.43 and 2,803.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.62, 13,568.43 and 2,803.15 is: 4,205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.62 : 13,568.43 = 2,803.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.62/13,568.43 = 2,803.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.62x = 13,568.43 × 2,803.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.62x = 38,034,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,034,344.55/9,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.19

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