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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.62, 13,880.25 and 5,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.62, 13,880.25 and 5,358.30 is: 8,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.62 : 13,880.25 = 5,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.62/13,880.25 = 5,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.62x = 13,880.25 × 5,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.62x = 74,374,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,374,543.58/9,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.95

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