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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.60, 13,623.68 and 2,842.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.60, 13,623.68 and 2,842.67 is: 4,263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.60 : 13,623.68 = 2,842.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.60/13,623.68 = 2,842.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.60x = 13,623.68 × 2,842.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.60x = 38,727,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727,626.43/9,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.47

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