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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.84, 13,537.92 and 3,185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.84, 13,537.92 and 3,185.28 is: 4,776.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.84 : 13,537.92 = 3,185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.84/13,537.92 = 3,185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.84x = 13,537.92 × 3,185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.84x = 43,122,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,122,065.82/9,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.57

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