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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,067.36, 13,597.86 and 2,826.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,067.36, 13,597.86 and 2,826.58 is: 4,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,067.36 : 13,597.86 = 2,826.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,067.36/13,597.86 = 2,826.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,067.36x = 13,597.86 × 2,826.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,067.36x = 38,435,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,435,439.12/9,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.88

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