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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.29, 13,892.43 and 5,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.29, 13,892.43 and 5,112.24 is: 7,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.29 : 13,892.43 = 5,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.29/13,892.43 = 5,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.29x = 13,892.43 × 5,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.29x = 71,021,436.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,021,436.34/9,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,661.19

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