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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.87, 13,536.43 and 3,104.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.87, 13,536.43 and 3,104.35 is: 4,655.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.87 : 13,536.43 = 3,104.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.87/13,536.43 = 3,104.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.87x = 13,536.43 × 3,104.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.87x = 42,021,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,021,816.47/9,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.19

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