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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.68, 13,571.94 and 2,806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.68, 13,571.94 and 2,806.56 is: 4,210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.68 : 13,571.94 = 2,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.68/13,571.94 = 2,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.68x = 13,571.94 × 2,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.68x = 38,090,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090,463.93/9,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.44

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