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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.15, 13,865.31 and 5,082.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.15, 13,865.31 and 5,082.77 is: 7,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.15 : 13,865.31 = 5,082.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.15/13,865.31 = 5,082.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.15x = 13,865.31 × 5,082.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.15x = 70,474,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,474,216.37/9,244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.66

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