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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.24, 13,942.27 and 5,785.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.24, 13,942.27 and 5,785.18 is: 8,680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.24 : 13,942.27 = 5,785.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.24/13,942.27 = 5,785.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.24x = 13,942.27 × 5,785.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.24x = 80,658,541.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,658,541.56/9,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,680.20

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