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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.76, 13,541.46 and 2,455.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.76, 13,541.46 and 2,455.47 is: 3,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.76 : 13,541.46 = 2,455.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.76/13,541.46 = 2,455.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.76x = 13,541.46 × 2,455.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.76x = 33,250,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,250,648.79/9,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.75

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