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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.68, 13,633.79 and 3,820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.68, 13,633.79 and 3,820.29 is: 5,732.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.68 : 13,633.79 = 3,820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.68/13,633.79 = 3,820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.68x = 13,633.79 × 3,820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.68x = 52,085,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,085,012.50/9,085.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.65

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