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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.23, 13,573.20 and 2,809.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.23, 13,573.20 and 2,809.09 is: 4,213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.23 : 13,573.20 = 2,809.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.23/13,573.20 = 2,809.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.23x = 13,573.20 × 2,809.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.23x = 38,128,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,128,367.89/9,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.44

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