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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,020.73, 13,533.14 and 3,177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,020.73, 13,533.14 and 3,177.39 is: 4,766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,020.73 : 13,533.14 = 3,177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,020.73/13,533.14 = 3,177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,020.73x = 13,533.14 × 3,177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,020.73x = 43,000,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000,063.70/9,020.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.81

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