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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.69, 13,683.60 and 5,224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.69, 13,683.60 and 5,224.10 is: 7,838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.69 : 13,683.60 = 5,224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.69/13,683.60 = 5,224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.69x = 13,683.60 × 5,224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.69x = 71,484,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,484,426.34/9,119.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,838.47

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