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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.82, 13,535.27 and 2,785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.82, 13,535.27 and 2,785.13 is: 4,176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.82 : 13,535.27 = 2,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.82/13,535.27 = 2,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.82x = 13,535.27 × 2,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.82x = 37,697,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,697,527.34/9,026.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.17

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