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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.32, 13,563.84 and 2,888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.32, 13,563.84 and 2,888.32 is: 4,329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.32 : 13,563.84 = 2,888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.32/13,563.84 = 2,888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.32x = 13,563.84 × 2,888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.32x = 39,176,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,176,710.35/9,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.72

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