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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.30, 13,614.68 and 2,838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.30, 13,614.68 and 2,838.44 is: 4,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.30 : 13,614.68 = 2,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.30/13,614.68 = 2,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.30x = 13,614.68 × 2,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.30x = 38,644,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644,493.43/9,080.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.86

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