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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.71, 13,539.27 and 2,784.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.71, 13,539.27 and 2,784.47 is: 4,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.71 : 13,539.27 = 2,784.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.71/13,539.27 = 2,784.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.71x = 13,539.27 × 2,784.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.71x = 37,699,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,699,623.44/9,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.38

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