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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.36, 13,826.04 and 5,139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.36, 13,826.04 and 5,139.28 is: 7,708.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.36 : 13,826.04 = 5,139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.36/13,826.04 = 5,139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.36x = 13,826.04 × 5,139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.36x = 71,055,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,055,890.85/9,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,708.92

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