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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.76, 13,853.46 and 5,539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.76, 13,853.46 and 5,539.02 is: 8,308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.76 : 13,853.46 = 5,539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.76/13,853.46 = 5,539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.76x = 13,853.46 × 5,539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.76x = 76,734,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,734,592.01/9,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.42

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