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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.27, 13,531.92 and 3,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.27, 13,531.92 and 3,477.22 is: 5,215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.27 : 13,531.92 = 3,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.27/13,531.92 = 3,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.27x = 13,531.92 × 3,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.27x = 47,053,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053,462.86/9,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.84

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