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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.91, 13,542.39 and 3,183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.91, 13,542.39 and 3,183.57 is: 4,776.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.91 : 13,542.39 = 3,183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.91/13,542.39 = 3,183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.91x = 13,542.39 × 3,183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.91x = 43,113,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,113,146.53/9,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.07

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