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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.82, 13,536.77 and 2,786.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.82, 13,536.77 and 2,786.13 is: 4,177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.82 : 13,536.77 = 2,786.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.82/13,536.77 = 2,786.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.82x = 13,536.77 × 2,786.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.82x = 37,715,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715,201.00/9,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.66

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