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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.76, 13,841.72 and 5,289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.76, 13,841.72 and 5,289.86 is: 7,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.76 : 13,841.72 = 5,289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.76/13,841.72 = 5,289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.76x = 13,841.72 × 5,289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.76x = 73,220,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,220,760.96/9,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.39

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