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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.07, 13,535.65 and 2,785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.07, 13,535.65 and 2,785.38 is: 4,176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.07 : 13,535.65 = 2,785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.07/13,535.65 = 2,785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.07x = 13,535.65 × 2,785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.07x = 37,701,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,701,955.67/9,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.54

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