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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.74, 13,540.32 and 2,454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.74, 13,540.32 and 2,454.05 is: 3,680.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.74 : 13,540.32 = 2,454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.74/13,540.32 = 2,454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.74x = 13,540.32 × 2,454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.74x = 33,228,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228,554.59/9,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.72

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