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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.48, 13,541.58 and 3,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.48, 13,541.58 and 3,183.24 is: 4,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.48 : 13,541.58 = 3,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.48/13,541.58 = 3,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.48x = 13,541.58 × 3,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.48x = 43,106,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,106,099.12/9,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.99

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