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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.91, 13,541.33 and 3,829.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.91, 13,541.33 and 3,829.78 is: 5,746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.91 : 13,541.33 = 3,829.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.91/13,541.33 = 3,829.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.91x = 13,541.33 × 3,829.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.91x = 51,860,319.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,860,319.77/9,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,746.99

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