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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.78, 13,807.10 and 5,508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.78, 13,807.10 and 5,508.04 is: 8,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.78 : 13,807.10 = 5,508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.78/13,807.10 = 5,508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.78x = 13,807.10 × 5,508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.78x = 76,050,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,050,059.08/9,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.02

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