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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,081.68, 13,624.02 and 2,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,081.68, 13,624.02 and 2,842.29 is: 4,263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,081.68 : 13,624.02 = 2,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,081.68/13,624.02 = 2,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,081.68x = 13,624.02 × 2,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,081.68x = 38,723,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,723,415.81/9,081.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.91

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