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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.88, 13,542.10 and 2,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.88, 13,542.10 and 2,454.20 is: 3,681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.88 : 13,542.10 = 2,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.88/13,542.10 = 2,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.88x = 13,542.10 × 2,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.88x = 33,235,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,235,049.54/9,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.38

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