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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.60, 13,848.30 and 5,535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.60, 13,848.30 and 5,535.90 is: 8,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.60 : 13,848.30 = 5,535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.60/13,848.30 = 5,535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.60x = 13,848.30 × 5,535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.60x = 76,662,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,662,803.97/9,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.00

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