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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.35, 13,564.65 and 2,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.35, 13,564.65 and 2,803.68 is: 4,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.35 : 13,564.65 = 2,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.35/13,564.65 = 2,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.35x = 13,564.65 × 2,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.35x = 38,030,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,030,937.91/9,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.01

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