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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.08, 13,535.42 and 2,785.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.08, 13,535.42 and 2,785.43 is: 4,176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.08 : 13,535.42 = 2,785.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.08/13,535.42 = 2,785.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.08x = 13,535.42 × 2,785.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.08x = 37,701,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,701,893.59/9,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.53

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