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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.36, 13,870.02 and 5,029.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.36, 13,870.02 and 5,029.18 is: 7,543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.36 : 13,870.02 = 5,029.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.36/13,870.02 = 5,029.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.36x = 13,870.02 × 5,029.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.36x = 69,754,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,754,827.18/9,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.22

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