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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.58, 13,537.96 and 3,102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.58, 13,537.96 and 3,102.77 is: 4,652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.58 : 13,537.96 = 3,102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.58/13,537.96 = 3,102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.58x = 13,537.96 × 3,102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.58x = 42,005,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,005,176.15/9,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.98

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