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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.97, 13,544.27 and 3,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.97, 13,544.27 and 3,761.24 is: 5,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.97 : 13,544.27 = 3,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.97/13,544.27 = 3,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.97x = 13,544.27 × 3,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.97x = 50,943,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,943,177.67/9,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.82

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