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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.30, 13,543.24 and 3,479.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.30, 13,543.24 and 3,479.14 is: 5,219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.30 : 13,543.24 = 3,479.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.30/13,543.24 = 3,479.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.30x = 13,543.24 × 3,479.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.30x = 47,118,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118,828.01/9,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.59

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