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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,093.57, 13,640.36 and 2,854.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,093.57, 13,640.36 and 2,854.13 is: 4,281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093.57 : 13,640.36 = 2,854.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093.57/13,640.36 = 2,854.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093.57x = 13,640.36 × 2,854.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093.57x = 38,931,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,931,278.21/9,093.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.19

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