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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.19, 13,642.79 and 2,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.19, 13,642.79 and 2,855.76 is: 4,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.19 : 13,642.79 = 2,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.19/13,642.79 = 2,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.19x = 13,642.79 × 2,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.19x = 38,960,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,960,468.53/9,095.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.64

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