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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.18, 13,540.70 and 2,453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.18, 13,540.70 and 2,453.33 is: 3,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.18 : 13,540.70 = 2,453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.18/13,540.70 = 2,453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.18x = 13,540.70 × 2,453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.18x = 33,219,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219,805.53/9,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.98

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