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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.68, 13,700.52 and 5,229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.68, 13,700.52 and 5,229.75 is: 7,844.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.68 : 13,700.52 = 5,229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.68/13,700.52 = 5,229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.68x = 13,700.52 × 5,229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.68x = 71,650,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,650,294.47/9,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.63

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