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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.91, 13,540.49 and 3,480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.91, 13,540.49 and 3,480.44 is: 5,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.91 : 13,540.49 = 3,480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.91/13,540.49 = 3,480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.91x = 13,540.49 × 3,480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.91x = 47,126,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,126,845.61/9,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.13

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