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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.64, 13,877.46 and 5,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.64, 13,877.46 and 5,353.92 is: 8,030.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.64 : 13,877.46 = 5,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.64/13,877.46 = 5,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.64x = 13,877.46 × 5,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.64x = 74,298,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,298,810.64/9,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,030.88

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