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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.42, 13,624.92 and 3,817.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.42, 13,624.92 and 3,817.98 is: 5,726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.42 : 13,624.92 = 3,817.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.42/13,624.92 = 3,817.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.42x = 13,624.92 × 3,817.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.42x = 52,019,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,019,672.06/9,084.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.25

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