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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.92, 13,887.80 and 5,100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.92, 13,887.80 and 5,100.72 is: 7,644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.92 : 13,887.80 = 5,100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.92/13,887.80 = 5,100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.92x = 13,887.80 × 5,100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.92x = 70,837,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,837,779.22/9,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,644.16

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