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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.50, 13,772.91 and 3,024.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.50, 13,772.91 and 3,024.50 is: 4,537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.50 : 13,772.91 = 3,024.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.50/13,772.91 = 3,024.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.50x = 13,772.91 × 3,024.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.50x = 41,656,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,656,166.30/9,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.46

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