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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.88, 13,534.08 and 3,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.88, 13,534.08 and 3,829 is: 5,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.88 : 13,534.08 = 3,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.88/13,534.08 = 3,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.88x = 13,534.08 × 3,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.88x = 51,821,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821,992.32/9,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,742.13

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