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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.44, 13,575.33 and 3,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.44, 13,575.33 and 3,127.82 is: 4,690.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.44 : 13,575.33 = 3,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.44/13,575.33 = 3,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.44x = 13,575.33 × 3,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.44x = 42,461,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,461,222.62/9,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.58

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