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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.69, 13,856.79 and 5,291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.69, 13,856.79 and 5,291.94 is: 7,925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.69 : 13,856.79 = 5,291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.69/13,856.79 = 5,291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.69x = 13,856.79 × 5,291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.69x = 73,329,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,329,355.23/9,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.19

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