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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.40, 13,869.60 and 5,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.40, 13,869.60 and 5,348.80 is: 8,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.40 : 13,869.60 = 5,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.40/13,869.60 = 5,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.40x = 13,869.60 × 5,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.40x = 74,185,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,185,716.48/9,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.20

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