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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.28, 13,824.84 and 5,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.28, 13,824.84 and 5,064.88 is: 7,585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.28 : 13,824.84 = 5,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.28/13,824.84 = 5,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.28x = 13,824.84 × 5,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.28x = 70,021,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,021,155.62/9,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.21

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