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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.91, 13,543.89 and 3,184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.91, 13,543.89 and 3,184.57 is: 4,777.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.91 : 13,543.89 = 3,184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.91/13,543.89 = 3,184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.91x = 13,543.89 × 3,184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.91x = 43,131,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,131,465.78/9,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.57

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