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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.64, 13,890.06 and 5,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.64, 13,890.06 and 5,099.28 is: 7,648.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.64 : 13,890.06 = 5,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.64/13,890.06 = 5,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.64x = 13,890.06 × 5,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.64x = 70,829,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,829,305.16/9,260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,648.42

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