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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.68, 13,563.63 and 2,803.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.68, 13,563.63 and 2,803.01 is: 4,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.68 : 13,563.63 = 2,803.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.68/13,563.63 = 2,803.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.68x = 13,563.63 × 2,803.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.68x = 38,018,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,018,922.71/9,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.99

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