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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.68, 13,566.62 and 2,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.68, 13,566.62 and 2,805 is: 4,205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.68 : 13,566.62 = 2,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.68/13,566.62 = 2,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.68x = 13,566.62 × 2,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.68x = 38,054,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,054,369.10/9,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.98

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