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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.57, 13,535.33 and 2,782.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.57, 13,535.33 and 2,782.58 is: 4,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.57 : 13,535.33 = 2,782.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.57/13,535.33 = 2,782.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.57x = 13,535.33 × 2,782.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.57x = 37,663,138.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,663,138.55/9,022.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.32

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