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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.64, 13,868.88 and 5,089.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.64, 13,868.88 and 5,089.46 is: 7,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.64 : 13,868.88 = 5,089.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.64/13,868.88 = 5,089.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.64x = 13,868.88 × 5,089.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.64x = 70,585,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,585,110.00/9,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.17

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