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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.68, 13,898.12 and 5,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.68, 13,898.12 and 5,802.20 is: 8,703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.68 : 13,898.12 = 5,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.68/13,898.12 = 5,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.68x = 13,898.12 × 5,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.68x = 80,639,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,639,671.86/9,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,703.99

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