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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.14, 13,541.30 and 2,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.14, 13,541.30 and 2,455 is: 3,682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.14 : 13,541.30 = 2,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.14/13,541.30 = 2,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.14x = 13,541.30 × 2,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.14x = 33,243,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243,891.50/9,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.25

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