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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.94, 13,888.22 and 5,104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.94, 13,888.22 and 5,104.94 is: 7,654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.94 : 13,888.22 = 5,104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.94/13,888.22 = 5,104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.94x = 13,888.22 × 5,104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.94x = 70,898,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,898,529.81/9,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.00

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