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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.91, 13,558.34 and 5,325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.91, 13,558.34 and 5,325.88 is: 8,003.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.91 : 13,558.34 = 5,325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.91/13,558.34 = 5,325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.91x = 13,558.34 × 5,325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.91x = 72,210,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,210,065.21/9,021.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.86

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