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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.02, 13,537.86 and 2,785.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.02, 13,537.86 and 2,785.86 is: 4,177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.02 : 13,537.86 = 2,785.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.02/13,537.86 = 2,785.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.02x = 13,537.86 × 2,785.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.02x = 37,714,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,714,582.66/9,028.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.50

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