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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.92, 13,615.86 and 2,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.92, 13,615.86 and 2,836.40 is: 4,255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.92 : 13,615.86 = 2,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.92/13,615.86 = 2,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.92x = 13,615.86 × 2,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.92x = 38,620,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,620,025.30/9,075.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.22

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