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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.35, 13,805.47 and 5,255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.35, 13,805.47 and 5,255.47 is: 7,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.35 : 13,805.47 = 5,255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.35/13,805.47 = 5,255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.35x = 13,805.47 × 5,255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.35x = 72,554,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,554,233.42/9,202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.32

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