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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.87, 13,621.95 and 3,462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.87, 13,621.95 and 3,462.84 is: 5,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.87 : 13,621.95 = 3,462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.87/13,621.95 = 3,462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.87x = 13,621.95 × 3,462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.87x = 47,170,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,170,633.34/9,084.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.22

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