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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.85, 13,569.20 and 3,854.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.85, 13,569.20 and 3,854.21 is: 5,780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.85 : 13,569.20 = 3,854.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.85/13,569.20 = 3,854.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.85x = 13,569.20 × 3,854.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.85x = 52,298,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,298,575.44/9,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.86

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