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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.69, 13,621.71 and 3,821.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.69, 13,621.71 and 3,821.48 is: 5,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.69 : 13,621.71 = 3,821.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.69/13,621.71 = 3,821.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.69x = 13,621.71 × 3,821.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.69x = 52,055,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055,024.22/9,087.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,728.08

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