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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.05, 13,796.46 and 5,689.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.05, 13,796.46 and 5,689.29 is: 8,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.05 : 13,796.46 = 5,689.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.05/13,796.46 = 5,689.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.05x = 13,796.46 × 5,689.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.05x = 78,492,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,492,061.91/9,208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.29

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