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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.67, 13,603.82 and 2,829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.67, 13,603.82 and 2,829.59 is: 4,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.67 : 13,603.82 = 2,829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.67/13,603.82 = 2,829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.67x = 13,603.82 × 2,829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.67x = 38,493,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,493,150.87/9,071.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.23

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