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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.64, 13,629.63 and 2,845.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.64, 13,629.63 and 2,845.94 is: 4,269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.64 : 13,629.63 = 2,845.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.64/13,629.63 = 2,845.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.64x = 13,629.63 × 2,845.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.64x = 38,789,109.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,789,109.20/9,085.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.28

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