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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.14, 13,869.63 and 5,090.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.14, 13,869.63 and 5,090.04 is: 7,627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.14 : 13,869.63 = 5,090.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.14/13,869.63 = 5,090.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.14x = 13,869.63 × 5,090.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.14x = 70,596,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,596,971.49/9,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.04

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