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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.08, 13,581.50 and 2,812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.08, 13,581.50 and 2,812.92 is: 4,219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.08 : 13,581.50 = 2,812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.08/13,581.50 = 2,812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.08x = 13,581.50 × 2,812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.08x = 38,203,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,672.98/9,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.96

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