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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.84, 13,541.76 and 2,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.84, 13,541.76 and 2,872.32 is: 4,308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.84 : 13,541.76 = 2,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.84/13,541.76 = 2,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.84x = 13,541.76 × 2,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.84x = 38,896,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,896,268.08/9,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.48

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