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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.69, 13,883.35 and 5,101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.69, 13,883.35 and 5,101.69 is: 7,649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.69 : 13,883.35 = 5,101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.69/13,883.35 = 5,101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.69x = 13,883.35 × 5,101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.69x = 70,828,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,828,547.86/9,259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,649.13

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