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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.28, 13,598.66 and 2,823.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.28, 13,598.66 and 2,823.82 is: 4,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.28 : 13,598.66 = 2,823.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.28/13,598.66 = 2,823.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.28x = 13,598.66 × 2,823.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.28x = 38,400,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,400,141.14/9,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.42

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