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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.73, 13,575.20 and 2,808.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.73, 13,575.20 and 2,808.41 is: 4,213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.73 : 13,575.20 = 2,808.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.73/13,575.20 = 2,808.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.73x = 13,575.20 × 2,808.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.73x = 38,124,727.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124,727.43/9,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.27

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