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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.96, 13,891.24 and 5,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.96, 13,891.24 and 5,106.96 is: 7,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.96 : 13,891.24 = 5,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.96/13,891.24 = 5,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.96x = 13,891.24 × 5,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.96x = 70,942,007.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,942,007.03/9,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,657.02

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