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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.84, 13,526.28 and 3,824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.84, 13,526.28 and 3,824.88 is: 5,734.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.84 : 13,526.28 = 3,824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.84/13,526.28 = 3,824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.84x = 13,526.28 × 3,824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.84x = 51,736,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,736,397.85/9,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.57

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