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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.87, 13,570.37 and 2,806.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.87, 13,570.37 and 2,806.76 is: 4,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.87 : 13,570.37 = 2,806.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.87/13,570.37 = 2,806.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.87x = 13,570.37 × 2,806.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.87x = 38,088,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,088,757.67/9,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.16

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