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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.59, 13,535.79 and 3,180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.59, 13,535.79 and 3,180.25 is: 4,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.59 : 13,535.79 = 3,180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.59/13,535.79 = 3,180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.59x = 13,535.79 × 3,180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.59x = 43,047,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,047,196.15/9,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.52

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