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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.78, 13,541.49 and 3,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.78, 13,541.49 and 3,184.20 is: 4,776.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.78 : 13,541.49 = 3,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.78/13,541.49 = 3,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.78x = 13,541.49 × 3,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.78x = 43,118,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,118,812.46/9,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.24

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