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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.95, 13,542.22 and 3,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.95, 13,542.22 and 3,104.78 is: 4,657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.95 : 13,542.22 = 3,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.95/13,542.22 = 3,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.95x = 13,542.22 × 3,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.95x = 42,045,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045,587.72/9,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.27

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