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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.36, 13,868.52 and 5,028.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.36, 13,868.52 and 5,028.18 is: 7,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.36 : 13,868.52 = 5,028.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.36/13,868.52 = 5,028.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.36x = 13,868.52 × 5,028.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.36x = 69,733,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,733,414.89/9,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.72

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