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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.76, 13,573.31 and 2,808.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.76, 13,573.31 and 2,808.98 is: 4,213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.76 : 13,573.31 = 2,808.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.76/13,573.31 = 2,808.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.76x = 13,573.31 × 2,808.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.76x = 38,127,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127,156.32/9,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.52

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