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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.82, 13,543.94 and 3,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.82, 13,543.94 and 3,104.80 is: 4,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.82 : 13,543.94 = 3,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.82/13,543.94 = 3,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.82x = 13,543.94 × 3,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.82x = 42,051,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,051,224.91/9,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.96

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