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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.35, 13,566.15 and 2,804.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.35, 13,566.15 and 2,804.68 is: 4,205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.35 : 13,566.15 = 2,804.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.35/13,566.15 = 2,804.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.35x = 13,566.15 × 2,804.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.35x = 38,048,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,709.58/9,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.51

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