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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.26, 13,643.47 and 2,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.26, 13,643.47 and 2,855.52 is: 4,283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.26 : 13,643.47 = 2,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.26/13,643.47 = 2,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.26x = 13,643.47 × 2,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.26x = 38,959,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959,201.45/9,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.46

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