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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.48, 13,581.51 and 2,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.48, 13,581.51 and 2,814 is: 4,221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.48 : 13,581.51 = 2,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.48/13,581.51 = 2,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.48x = 13,581.51 × 2,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.48x = 38,218,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,218,369.14/9,053.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.40

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