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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.27, 13,523.63 and 2,774.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.27, 13,523.63 and 2,774.79 is: 4,162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.27 : 13,523.63 = 2,774.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.27/13,523.63 = 2,774.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.27x = 13,523.63 × 2,774.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.27x = 37,525,219.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525,219.41/9,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.41

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