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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.88, 13,865.18 and 5,353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.88, 13,865.18 and 5,353.02 is: 8,027.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.88 : 13,865.18 = 5,353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.88/13,865.18 = 5,353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.88x = 13,865.18 × 5,353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.88x = 74,220,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,220,559.08/9,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.42

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