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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.99, 13,868.99 and 5,086.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.99, 13,868.99 and 5,086.95 is: 7,631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.99 : 13,868.99 = 5,086.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.99/13,868.99 = 5,086.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.99x = 13,868.99 × 5,086.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.99x = 70,550,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,550,871.40/9,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.26

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