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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.64, 13,884.96 and 5,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.64, 13,884.96 and 5,358.92 is: 8,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.64 : 13,884.96 = 5,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.64/13,884.96 = 5,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.64x = 13,884.96 × 5,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.64x = 74,408,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,408,389.84/9,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.38

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