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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.48, 13,535.57 and 2,783.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.48, 13,535.57 and 2,783.54 is: 4,175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.48 : 13,535.57 = 2,783.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.48/13,535.57 = 2,783.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.48x = 13,535.57 × 2,783.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.48x = 37,676,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676,803.25/9,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.42

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