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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.87, 13,627.62 and 2,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.87, 13,627.62 and 2,843.35 is: 4,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.87 : 13,627.62 = 2,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.87/13,627.62 = 2,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.87x = 13,627.62 × 2,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.87x = 38,748,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748,093.33/9,082.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.06

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