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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.37, 13,569.62 and 2,806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.37, 13,569.62 and 2,806.26 is: 4,209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.37 : 13,569.62 = 2,806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.37/13,569.62 = 2,806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.37x = 13,569.62 × 2,806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.37x = 38,079,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,079,867.79/9,046.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.41

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