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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.40, 13,535.91 and 3,180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.40, 13,535.91 and 3,180.06 is: 4,770.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.40 : 13,535.91 = 3,180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.40/13,535.91 = 3,180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.40x = 13,535.91 × 3,180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.40x = 43,045,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,045,005.95/9,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.38

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