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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.24, 13,602.54 and 3,874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.24, 13,602.54 and 3,874.16 is: 5,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.24 : 13,602.54 = 3,874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.24/13,602.54 = 3,874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.24x = 13,602.54 × 3,874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.24x = 52,698,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,698,416.37/9,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.32

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