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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.14, 13,883.13 and 5,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.14, 13,883.13 and 5,099.04 is: 7,640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.14 : 13,883.13 = 5,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.14/13,883.13 = 5,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.14x = 13,883.13 × 5,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.14x = 70,790,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,790,635.20/9,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.54

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