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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.16, 13,866.32 and 5,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.16, 13,866.32 and 5,148.80 is: 7,723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.16 : 13,866.32 = 5,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.16/13,866.32 = 5,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.16x = 13,866.32 × 5,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.16x = 71,394,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,394,908.42/9,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.24

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