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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.95, 13,541.68 and 2,787.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.95, 13,541.68 and 2,787.46 is: 4,181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.95 : 13,541.68 = 2,787.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.95/13,541.68 = 2,787.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.95x = 13,541.68 × 2,787.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.95x = 37,746,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746,891.33/9,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.58

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