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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.58, 13,536.46 and 3,101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.58, 13,536.46 and 3,101.77 is: 4,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.58 : 13,536.46 = 3,101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.58/13,536.46 = 3,101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.58x = 13,536.46 × 3,101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.58x = 41,986,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,986,985.53/9,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.48

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