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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.59, 13,664.94 and 2,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.59, 13,664.94 and 2,869.80 is: 4,304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.59 : 13,664.94 = 2,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.59/13,664.94 = 2,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.59x = 13,664.94 × 2,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.59x = 39,215,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,215,644.81/9,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.87

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