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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028, 13,540.20 and 3,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028, 13,540.20 and 3,184.84 is: 4,776.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028 : 13,540.20 = 3,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028/13,540.20 = 3,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028x = 13,540.20 × 3,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028x = 43,123,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,123,370.57/9,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.63

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