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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.77, 13,889.66 and 5,362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.77, 13,889.66 and 5,362.05 is: 8,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.77 : 13,889.66 = 5,362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.77/13,889.66 = 5,362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.77x = 13,889.66 × 5,362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.77x = 74,477,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,477,051.40/9,259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.08

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