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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.46, 13,628.19 and 2,846.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.46, 13,628.19 and 2,846.01 is: 4,269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.46 : 13,628.19 = 2,846.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.46/13,628.19 = 2,846.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.46x = 13,628.19 × 2,846.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.46x = 38,785,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,785,965.02/9,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.02

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