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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.44, 13,809.69 and 5,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.44, 13,809.69 and 5,045.36 is: 7,571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.44 : 13,809.69 = 5,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.44/13,809.69 = 5,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.44x = 13,809.69 × 5,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.44x = 69,674,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,674,788.49/9,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,571.34

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