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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.81, 13,867.61 and 5,547.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.81, 13,867.61 and 5,547.69 is: 8,323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.81 : 13,867.61 = 5,547.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.81/13,867.61 = 5,547.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.81x = 13,867.61 × 5,547.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.81x = 76,933,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,933,173.58/9,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.57

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