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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.06, 13,615.74 and 2,838.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.06, 13,615.74 and 2,838.86 is: 4,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.06 : 13,615.74 = 2,838.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.06/13,615.74 = 2,838.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.06x = 13,615.74 × 2,838.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.06x = 38,653,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,653,138.52/9,082.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.99

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