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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.81, 13,536.86 and 3,476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.81, 13,536.86 and 3,476.07 is: 5,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.81 : 13,536.86 = 3,476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.81/13,536.86 = 3,476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.81x = 13,536.86 × 3,476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.81x = 47,055,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,055,055.56/9,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.23

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