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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.27, 13,575.78 and 3,127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.27, 13,575.78 and 3,127.61 is: 4,690.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.27 : 13,575.78 = 3,127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.27/13,575.78 = 3,127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.27x = 13,575.78 × 3,127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.27x = 42,459,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,459,779.23/9,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.51

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