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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.40, 13,593.35 and 2,821.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.40, 13,593.35 and 2,821.86 is: 4,233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.40 : 13,593.35 = 2,821.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.40/13,593.35 = 2,821.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.40x = 13,593.35 × 2,821.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.40x = 38,358,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,358,537.69/9,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.18

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