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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.79, 13,535.38 and 3,180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.79, 13,535.38 and 3,180.25 is: 4,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.79 : 13,535.38 = 3,180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.79/13,535.38 = 3,180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.79x = 13,535.38 × 3,180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.79x = 43,045,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,045,892.25/9,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.27

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