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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.02, 13,571.28 and 2,809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.02, 13,571.28 and 2,809.36 is: 4,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.02 : 13,571.28 = 2,809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.02/13,571.28 = 2,809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.02x = 13,571.28 × 2,809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.02x = 38,126,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126,611.18/9,051.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.41

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