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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.67, 13,536.10 and 3,473.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.67, 13,536.10 and 3,473.53 is: 5,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.67 : 13,536.10 = 3,473.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.67/13,536.10 = 3,473.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.67x = 13,536.10 × 3,473.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.67x = 47,018,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,018,049.43/9,021.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.68

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