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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.86, 13,867.35 and 5,730.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.86, 13,867.35 and 5,730.92 is: 8,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.86 : 13,867.35 = 5,730.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.86/13,867.35 = 5,730.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.86x = 13,867.35 × 5,730.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.86x = 79,472,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472,604.13/9,241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.20

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