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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.17, 13,535.72 and 2,785.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.17, 13,535.72 and 2,785.41 is: 4,176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.17 : 13,535.72 = 2,785.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.17/13,535.72 = 2,785.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.17x = 13,535.72 × 2,785.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.17x = 37,702,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,702,529.85/9,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.56

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