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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.94, 13,573.53 and 2,893.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.94, 13,573.53 and 2,893.50 is: 4,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.94 : 13,573.53 = 2,893.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.94/13,573.53 = 2,893.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.94x = 13,573.53 × 2,893.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.94x = 39,275,009.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,275,009.06/9,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.33

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