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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.54, 13,545.63 and 3,186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.54, 13,545.63 and 3,186.90 is: 4,781.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.54 : 13,545.63 = 3,186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.54/13,545.63 = 3,186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.54x = 13,545.63 × 3,186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.54x = 43,168,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,168,568.25/9,027.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.88

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