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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.18, 13,568.88 and 2,806.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.18, 13,568.88 and 2,806.51 is: 4,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.18 : 13,568.88 = 2,806.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.18/13,568.88 = 2,806.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.18x = 13,568.88 × 2,806.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.18x = 38,081,197.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,081,197.41/9,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.25

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