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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.85, 13,909.49 and 5,124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.85, 13,909.49 and 5,124.23 is: 7,673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.85 : 13,909.49 = 5,124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.85/13,909.49 = 5,124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.85x = 13,909.49 × 5,124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.85x = 71,275,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,275,425.94/9,288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.22

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