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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.30, 13,642.95 and 2,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.30, 13,642.95 and 2,855.28 is: 4,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.30 : 13,642.95 = 2,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.30/13,642.95 = 2,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.30x = 13,642.95 × 2,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.30x = 38,954,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,954,504.14/9,095.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.93

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