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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.34, 13,630.63 and 2,847.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.34, 13,630.63 and 2,847.15 is: 4,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.34 : 13,630.63 = 2,847.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.34/13,630.63 = 2,847.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.34x = 13,630.63 × 2,847.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.34x = 38,808,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,808,446.43/9,085.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.55

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