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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.56, 13,569.36 and 2,890.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.56, 13,569.36 and 2,890.56 is: 4,335.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.56 : 13,569.36 = 2,890.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.56/13,569.36 = 2,890.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.56x = 13,569.36 × 2,890.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.56x = 39,223,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,223,049.24/9,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.69

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