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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.52, 13,641.77 and 2,854.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.52, 13,641.77 and 2,854.58 is: 4,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.52 : 13,641.77 = 2,854.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.52/13,641.77 = 2,854.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.52x = 13,641.77 × 2,854.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.52x = 38,941,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,941,462.73/9,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.86

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