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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.47, 13,571.82 and 2,806.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.47, 13,571.82 and 2,806.17 is: 4,209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.47 : 13,571.82 = 2,806.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.47/13,571.82 = 2,806.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.47x = 13,571.82 × 2,806.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.47x = 38,084,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084,834.13/9,046.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.91

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