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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.80, 13,526.28 and 3,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.80, 13,526.28 and 3,822 is: 5,733.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.80 : 13,526.28 = 3,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.80/13,526.28 = 3,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.80x = 13,526.28 × 3,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.80x = 51,697,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,697,442.16/9,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.46

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