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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.72, 13,858.53 and 5,084.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.72, 13,858.53 and 5,084.13 is: 7,619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.72 : 13,858.53 = 5,084.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.72/13,858.53 = 5,084.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.72x = 13,858.53 × 5,084.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.72x = 70,458,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,458,568.13/9,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.84

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