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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.73, 13,575.45 and 2,810.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.73, 13,575.45 and 2,810.59 is: 4,215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.73 : 13,575.45 = 2,810.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.73/13,575.45 = 2,810.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.73x = 13,575.45 × 2,810.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.73x = 38,155,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,155,024.02/9,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.68

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