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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.92, 13,811.31 and 5,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.92, 13,811.31 and 5,301.72 is: 7,953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.92 : 13,811.31 = 5,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.92/13,811.31 = 5,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.92x = 13,811.31 × 5,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.92x = 73,223,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,223,698.45/9,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,953.98

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