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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.33, 13,625.40 and 2,842.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.33, 13,625.40 and 2,842.09 is: 4,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.33 : 13,625.40 = 2,842.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.33/13,625.40 = 2,842.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.33x = 13,625.40 × 2,842.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.33x = 38,724,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,724,613.09/9,082.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.73

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