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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.50, 13,621.57 and 3,462.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.50, 13,621.57 and 3,462.19 is: 5,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.50 : 13,621.57 = 3,462.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.50/13,621.57 = 3,462.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.50x = 13,621.57 × 3,462.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.50x = 47,160,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,160,420.73/9,085.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.73

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