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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.18, 13,565.88 and 2,804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.18, 13,565.88 and 2,804.51 is: 4,205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.18 : 13,565.88 = 2,804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.18/13,565.88 = 2,804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.18x = 13,565.88 × 2,804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.18x = 38,045,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,045,578.29/9,047.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.24

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