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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.58, 13,570 and 2,806.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.58, 13,570 and 2,806.52 is: 4,209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.58 : 13,570 = 2,806.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.58/13,570 = 2,806.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.58x = 13,570 × 2,806.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.58x = 38,084,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084,476.40/9,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.82

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