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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.70, 13,863.45 and 5,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.70, 13,863.45 and 5,551.40 is: 8,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.70 : 13,863.45 = 5,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.70/13,863.45 = 5,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.70x = 13,863.45 × 5,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.70x = 76,961,556.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,961,556.33/9,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.24

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