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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.87, 13,533.57 and 2,358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.87, 13,533.57 and 2,358.36 is: 3,537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.87 : 13,533.57 = 2,358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.87/13,533.57 = 2,358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.87x = 13,533.57 × 2,358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.87x = 31,916,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,916,992.17/9,021.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.73

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