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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.57, 13,533.83 and 2,781.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.57, 13,533.83 and 2,781.58 is: 4,172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.57 : 13,533.83 = 2,781.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.57/13,533.83 = 2,781.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.57x = 13,533.83 × 2,781.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.57x = 37,645,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,645,430.85/9,021.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.82

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