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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.67, 13,566.57 and 2,381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.67, 13,566.57 and 2,381.01 is: 3,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.67 : 13,566.57 = 2,381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.67/13,566.57 = 2,381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.67x = 13,566.57 × 2,381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.67x = 32,302,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302,138.84/9,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.40

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