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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.22, 13,625.21 and 2,421.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.22, 13,625.21 and 2,421.23 is: 3,631.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.22 : 13,625.21 = 2,421.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.22/13,625.21 = 2,421.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.22x = 13,625.21 × 2,421.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.22x = 32,989,705.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,989,705.14/9,084.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.54

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