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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.48, 13,537.08 and 3,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.48, 13,537.08 and 3,180.24 is: 4,770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.48 : 13,537.08 = 3,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.48/13,537.08 = 3,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.48x = 13,537.08 × 3,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.48x = 43,051,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051,163.30/9,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.49

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