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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.46, 13,595.62 and 2,822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.46, 13,595.62 and 2,822.32 is: 4,234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.46 : 13,595.62 = 2,822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.46/13,595.62 = 2,822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.46x = 13,595.62 × 2,822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.46x = 38,371,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371,190.24/9,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.08

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