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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.40, 13,593.19 and 2,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.40, 13,593.19 and 2,822.28 is: 4,233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.40 : 13,593.19 = 2,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.40/13,593.19 = 2,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.40x = 13,593.19 × 2,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.40x = 38,363,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363,788.27/9,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.29

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