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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.24, 13,867.87 and 5,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.24, 13,867.87 and 5,086.20 is: 7,630.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.24 : 13,867.87 = 5,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.24/13,867.87 = 5,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.24x = 13,867.87 × 5,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.24x = 70,534,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,534,747.68/9,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.13

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