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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.13, 13,537.94 and 2,786.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.13, 13,537.94 and 2,786.35 is: 4,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.13 : 13,537.94 = 2,786.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.13/13,537.94 = 2,786.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.13x = 13,537.94 × 2,786.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.13x = 37,721,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,721,412.24/9,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.13

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