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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.83, 13,541.90 and 2,455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.83, 13,541.90 and 2,455.41 is: 3,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.83 : 13,541.90 = 2,455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.83/13,541.90 = 2,455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.83x = 13,541.90 × 2,455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.83x = 33,250,904.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,250,904.40/9,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.75

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