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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.98, 13,542.27 and 3,182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.98, 13,542.27 and 3,182.83 is: 4,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.98 : 13,542.27 = 3,182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.98/13,542.27 = 3,182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.98x = 13,542.27 × 3,182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.98x = 43,102,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,102,743.22/9,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.88

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