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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.49, 13,571.65 and 2,806.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.49, 13,571.65 and 2,806.35 is: 4,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.49 : 13,571.65 = 2,806.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.49/13,571.65 = 2,806.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.49x = 13,571.65 × 2,806.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.49x = 38,086,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,086,752.59/9,046.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.12

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