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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.94, 13,541.89 and 2,455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.94, 13,541.89 and 2,455.08 is: 3,682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.94 : 13,541.89 = 2,455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.94/13,541.89 = 2,455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.94x = 13,541.89 × 2,455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.94x = 33,246,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,246,423.30/9,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.61

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