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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.83, 13,623.39 and 2,843.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.83, 13,623.39 and 2,843.17 is: 4,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.83 : 13,623.39 = 2,843.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.83/13,623.39 = 2,843.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.83x = 13,623.39 × 2,843.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.83x = 38,733,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,733,579.69/9,084.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.55

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