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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.90, 13,625.96 and 2,843.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.90, 13,625.96 and 2,843.66 is: 4,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.90 : 13,625.96 = 2,843.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.90/13,625.96 = 2,843.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.90x = 13,625.96 × 2,843.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.90x = 38,747,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,747,617.26/9,083.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.53

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