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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.96, 13,537.08 and 2,784.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.96, 13,537.08 and 2,784.72 is: 4,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.96 : 13,537.08 = 2,784.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.96/13,537.08 = 2,784.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.96x = 13,537.08 × 2,784.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.96x = 37,696,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,696,977.42/9,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.97

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