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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.04, 13,686.06 and 5,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.04, 13,686.06 and 5,225.72 is: 7,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.04 : 13,686.06 = 5,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.04/13,686.06 = 5,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.04x = 13,686.06 × 5,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.04x = 71,519,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,519,517.46/9,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,838.58

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