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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.48, 13,538.78 and 2,785.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.48, 13,538.78 and 2,785.06 is: 4,178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.48 : 13,538.78 = 2,785.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.48/13,538.78 = 2,785.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.48x = 13,538.78 × 2,785.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.48x = 37,706,314.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,706,314.63/9,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.23

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