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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.60, 13,524.30 and 5,903.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.60, 13,524.30 and 5,903.10 is: 8,849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.60 : 13,524.30 = 5,903.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.60/13,524.30 = 5,903.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.60x = 13,524.30 × 5,903.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.60x = 79,835,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,835,295.33/9,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,849.35

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