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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.42, 13,571.99 and 2,808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.42, 13,571.99 and 2,808.28 is: 4,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.42 : 13,571.99 = 2,808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.42/13,571.99 = 2,808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.42x = 13,571.99 × 2,808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.42x = 38,113,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113,948.08/9,048.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.22

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