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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091, 13,626.78 and 3,824.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091, 13,626.78 and 3,824.74 is: 5,733.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091 : 13,626.78 = 3,824.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091/13,626.78 = 3,824.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091x = 13,626.78 × 3,824.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091x = 52,118,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,118,890.54/9,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.02

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