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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.84, 13,539.72 and 3,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.84, 13,539.72 and 3,183.44 is: 4,774.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.84 : 13,539.72 = 3,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.84/13,539.72 = 3,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.84x = 13,539.72 × 3,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.84x = 43,102,886.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,102,886.24/9,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.97

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