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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.76, 13,702.02 and 5,236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.76, 13,702.02 and 5,236.38 is: 7,854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.76 : 13,702.02 = 5,236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.76/13,702.02 = 5,236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.76x = 13,702.02 × 5,236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.76x = 71,748,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,748,983.49/9,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,854.50

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