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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027, 13,540.37 and 3,183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027, 13,540.37 and 3,183.48 is: 4,775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027 : 13,540.37 = 3,183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027/13,540.37 = 3,183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027x = 13,540.37 × 3,183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027x = 43,105,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,105,481.17/9,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.17

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