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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.98, 13,536.90 and 3,180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.98, 13,536.90 and 3,180.18 is: 4,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.98 : 13,536.90 = 3,180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.98/13,536.90 = 3,180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.98x = 13,536.90 × 3,180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.98x = 43,049,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,049,778.64/9,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.13

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