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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.56, 13,868.01 and 3,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.56, 13,868.01 and 3,621.52 is: 5,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.56 : 13,868.01 = 3,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.56/13,868.01 = 3,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.56x = 13,868.01 × 3,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.56x = 50,223,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,223,275.58/9,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.74

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