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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.52, 13,643.42 and 2,855.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.52, 13,643.42 and 2,855.37 is: 4,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.52 : 13,643.42 = 2,855.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.52/13,643.42 = 2,855.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.52x = 13,643.42 × 2,855.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.52x = 38,957,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,957,012.17/9,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.10

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