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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.39, 13,540.95 and 3,184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.39, 13,540.95 and 3,184.05 is: 4,776.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.39 : 13,540.95 = 3,184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.39/13,540.95 = 3,184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.39x = 13,540.95 × 3,184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.39x = 43,115,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,115,061.85/9,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.03

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