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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.48, 13,881.56 and 5,100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.48, 13,881.56 and 5,100.45 is: 7,647.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.48 : 13,881.56 = 5,100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.48/13,881.56 = 5,100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.48x = 13,881.56 × 5,100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.48x = 70,802,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,802,202.70/9,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,647.28

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