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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.89, 13,569.70 and 2,805.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.89, 13,569.70 and 2,805.97 is: 4,209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.89 : 13,569.70 = 2,805.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.89/13,569.70 = 2,805.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.89x = 13,569.70 × 2,805.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.89x = 38,076,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,076,157.08/9,045.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.22

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