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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.77, 13,542.99 and 3,766.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.77, 13,542.99 and 3,766.61 is: 5,649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.77 : 13,542.99 = 3,766.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.77/13,542.99 = 3,766.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.77x = 13,542.99 × 3,766.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.77x = 51,011,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,011,161.56/9,028.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.85

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