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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.43, 13,864.48 and 5,077.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.43, 13,864.48 and 5,077.66 is: 7,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.43 : 13,864.48 = 5,077.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.43/13,864.48 = 5,077.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.43x = 13,864.48 × 5,077.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.43x = 70,399,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,399,115.52/9,238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,620.25

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