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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.34, 13,639.60 and 2,853.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.34, 13,639.60 and 2,853.22 is: 4,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.34 : 13,639.60 = 2,853.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.34/13,639.60 = 2,853.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.34x = 13,639.60 × 2,853.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.34x = 38,916,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,916,779.51/9,093.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.70

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