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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.38, 13,865.88 and 5,353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.38, 13,865.88 and 5,353.52 is: 8,028.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.38 : 13,865.88 = 5,353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.38/13,865.88 = 5,353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.38x = 13,865.88 × 5,353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.38x = 74,231,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,231,265.90/9,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.14

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