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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.90, 13,512.68 and 5,217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.90, 13,512.68 and 5,217.88 is: 7,815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.90 : 13,512.68 = 5,217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.90/13,512.68 = 5,217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.90x = 13,512.68 × 5,217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.90x = 70,507,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,507,542.72/9,021.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,815.15

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