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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.68, 12,441.84 and 5,664.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.68, 12,441.84 and 5,664.81 is: 7,812.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.68 : 12,441.84 = 5,664.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.68/12,441.84 = 5,664.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.68x = 12,441.84 × 5,664.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.68x = 70,480,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,480,659.65/9,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.37

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