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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.44, 13,684.44 and 5,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.44, 13,684.44 and 5,242 is: 7,845.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.44 : 13,684.44 = 5,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.44/13,684.44 = 5,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.44x = 13,684.44 × 5,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.44x = 71,733,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,733,834.48/9,143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.39

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