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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.84, 13,538.44 and 3,103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.84, 13,538.44 and 3,103.05 is: 4,653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.84 : 13,538.44 = 3,103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.84/13,538.44 = 3,103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.84x = 13,538.44 × 3,103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.84x = 42,010,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,010,388.55/9,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.43

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