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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.76, 13,543.42 and 2,455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.76, 13,543.42 and 2,455.08 is: 3,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.76 : 13,543.42 = 2,455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.76/13,543.42 = 2,455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.76x = 13,543.42 × 2,455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.76x = 33,250,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,250,179.57/9,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.70

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