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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.88, 13,531.22 and 2,446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.88, 13,531.22 and 2,446.52 is: 3,669.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.88 : 13,531.22 = 2,446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.88/13,531.22 = 2,446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.88x = 13,531.22 × 2,446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.88x = 33,104,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,104,388.12/9,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.35

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