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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.99, 13,536.82 and 2,782.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.99, 13,536.82 and 2,782.87 is: 4,175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.99 : 13,536.82 = 2,782.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.99/13,536.82 = 2,782.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.99x = 13,536.82 × 2,782.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.99x = 37,671,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,671,142.59/9,022.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.02

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