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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.47, 13,615.75 and 2,838.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.47, 13,615.75 and 2,838.81 is: 4,256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.47 : 13,615.75 = 2,838.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.47/13,615.75 = 2,838.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.47x = 13,615.75 × 2,838.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.47x = 38,652,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,652,565.90/9,080.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.67

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