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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.02, 13,540.48 and 2,784.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.02, 13,540.48 and 2,784.56 is: 4,177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.02 : 13,540.48 = 2,784.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.02/13,540.48 = 2,784.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.02x = 13,540.48 × 2,784.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.02x = 37,704,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704,278.99/9,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.29

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