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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.08, 13,628.68 and 2,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.08, 13,628.68 and 2,846.40 is: 4,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.08 : 13,628.68 = 2,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.08/13,628.68 = 2,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.08x = 13,628.68 × 2,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.08x = 38,792,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792,674.75/9,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.05

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