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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.93, 13,538.68 and 2,785.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.93, 13,538.68 and 2,785.46 is: 4,178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.93 : 13,538.68 = 2,785.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.93/13,538.68 = 2,785.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.93x = 13,538.68 × 2,785.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.93x = 37,711,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,711,376.94/9,024.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.58

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