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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.30, 13,571.39 and 2,806.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.30, 13,571.39 and 2,806.18 is: 4,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.30 : 13,571.39 = 2,806.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.30/13,571.39 = 2,806.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.30x = 13,571.39 × 2,806.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.30x = 38,083,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083,681.30/9,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.86

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