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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.35, 13,864.77 and 5,550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.35, 13,864.77 and 5,550.24 is: 8,317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.35 : 13,864.77 = 5,550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.35/13,864.77 = 5,550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.35x = 13,864.77 × 5,550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.35x = 76,952,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,952,801.04/9,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.11

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