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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.38, 13,885.43 and 5,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.38, 13,885.43 and 5,366.52 is: 8,047.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.38 : 13,885.43 = 5,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.38/13,885.43 = 5,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.38x = 13,885.43 × 5,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.38x = 74,516,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,516,410.97/9,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.67

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