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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.80, 13,529.23 and 3,097.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.80, 13,529.23 and 3,097.58 is: 4,645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.80 : 13,529.23 = 3,097.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.80/13,529.23 = 3,097.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.80x = 13,529.23 × 3,097.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.80x = 41,907,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907,872.98/9,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.18

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