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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.60, 13,837.14 and 5,061.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.60, 13,837.14 and 5,061.36 is: 7,592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.60 : 13,837.14 = 5,061.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.60/13,837.14 = 5,061.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.60x = 13,837.14 × 5,061.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.60x = 70,034,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,034,746.91/9,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.99

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