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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.64, 13,867.38 and 5,088.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.64, 13,867.38 and 5,088.46 is: 7,624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.64 : 13,867.38 = 5,088.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.64/13,867.38 = 5,088.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.64x = 13,867.38 × 5,088.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.64x = 70,563,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,563,608.43/9,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.67

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