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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.08, 13,721.76 and 5,199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.08, 13,721.76 and 5,199.60 is: 7,794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.08 : 13,721.76 = 5,199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.08/13,721.76 = 5,199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.08x = 13,721.76 × 5,199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.08x = 71,347,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,347,663.30/9,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,794.08

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