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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.18, 13,872.65 and 5,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.18, 13,872.65 and 5,352.30 is: 8,031.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.18 : 13,872.65 = 5,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.18/13,872.65 = 5,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.18x = 13,872.65 × 5,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.18x = 74,250,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,250,584.60/9,245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.28

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