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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.70, 13,541.82 and 3,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.70, 13,541.82 and 3,184.54 is: 4,776.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.70 : 13,541.82 = 3,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.70/13,541.82 = 3,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.70x = 13,541.82 × 3,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.70x = 43,124,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124,467.46/9,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.38

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