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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.14, 13,568.82 and 2,806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.14, 13,568.82 and 2,806.50 is: 4,208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.14 : 13,568.82 = 2,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.14/13,568.82 = 2,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.14x = 13,568.82 × 2,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.14x = 38,080,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,080,893.33/9,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.23

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