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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.04, 13,675.96 and 5,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.04, 13,675.96 and 5,224.60 is: 7,824.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.04 : 13,675.96 = 5,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.04/13,675.96 = 5,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.04x = 13,675.96 × 5,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.04x = 71,451,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,451,420.62/9,132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.26

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