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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.22, 13,933.47 and 4,021.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.22, 13,933.47 and 4,021.61 is: 6,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.22 : 13,933.47 = 4,021.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.22/13,933.47 = 4,021.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.22x = 13,933.47 × 4,021.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.22x = 56,035,003.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,035,003.05/9,285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.86

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