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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.81, 13,811.31 and 4,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.81, 13,811.31 and 4,821.24 is: 7,234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.81 : 13,811.31 = 4,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.81/13,811.31 = 4,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.81x = 13,811.31 × 4,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.81x = 66,587,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,587,640.22/9,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,234.00

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