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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.28, 13,650.72 and 2,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.28, 13,650.72 and 2,862.48 is: 4,291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.28 : 13,650.72 = 2,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.28/13,650.72 = 2,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.28x = 13,650.72 × 2,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.28x = 39,074,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,074,912.99/9,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.93

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