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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.21, 13,601.91 and 3,801.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.21, 13,601.91 and 3,801.86 is: 5,702.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.21 : 13,601.91 = 3,801.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.21/13,601.91 = 3,801.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.21x = 13,601.91 × 3,801.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.21x = 51,712,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,712,557.55/9,068.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.62

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