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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.69, 13,540.14 and 3,483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.69, 13,540.14 and 3,483.63 is: 5,224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.69 : 13,540.14 = 3,483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.69/13,540.14 = 3,483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.69x = 13,540.14 × 3,483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.69x = 47,168,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,168,837.91/9,027.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.91

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