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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.34, 13,538.79 and 2,787.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.34, 13,538.79 and 2,787.68 is: 4,179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.34 : 13,538.79 = 2,787.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.34/13,538.79 = 2,787.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.34x = 13,538.79 × 2,787.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.34x = 37,741,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,741,847.95/9,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.91

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