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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.32, 13,616.82 and 2,836.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.32, 13,616.82 and 2,836.53 is: 4,255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.32 : 13,616.82 = 2,836.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.32/13,616.82 = 2,836.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.32x = 13,616.82 × 2,836.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.32x = 38,624,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,624,518.43/9,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.53

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