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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.24, 13,869.37 and 5,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.24, 13,869.37 and 5,087.20 is: 7,631.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.24 : 13,869.37 = 5,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.24/13,869.37 = 5,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.24x = 13,869.37 × 5,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.24x = 70,556,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,556,259.06/9,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.63

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