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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.61, 13,542.17 and 2,453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.61, 13,542.17 and 2,453.85 is: 3,680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.61 : 13,542.17 = 2,453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.61/13,542.17 = 2,453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.61x = 13,542.17 × 2,453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.61x = 33,230,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230,441.59/9,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.98

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