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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.28, 13,617.90 and 3,541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.28, 13,617.90 and 3,541.18 is: 5,308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.28 : 13,617.90 = 3,541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.28/13,617.90 = 3,541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.28x = 13,617.90 × 3,541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.28x = 48,223,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,223,435.12/9,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,308.45

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