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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.92, 13,542.43 and 3,481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.92, 13,542.43 and 3,481.29 is: 5,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.92 : 13,542.43 = 3,481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.92/13,542.43 = 3,481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.92x = 13,542.43 × 3,481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.92x = 47,145,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,145,126.13/9,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.15

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