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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.66, 13,596.74 and 2,824.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.66, 13,596.74 and 2,824.12 is: 4,236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.66 : 13,596.74 = 2,824.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.66/13,596.74 = 2,824.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.66x = 13,596.74 × 2,824.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.66x = 38,398,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,398,825.37/9,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.57

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