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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.10, 13,542.53 and 3,184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.10, 13,542.53 and 3,184.74 is: 4,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.10 : 13,542.53 = 3,184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.10/13,542.53 = 3,184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.10x = 13,542.53 × 3,184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.10x = 43,129,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,129,436.99/9,028.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.24

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