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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.72, 14,036.64 and 5,204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.72, 14,036.64 and 5,204.16 is: 7,802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.72 : 14,036.64 = 5,204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.72/14,036.64 = 5,204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.72x = 14,036.64 × 5,204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.72x = 73,048,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,048,920.42/9,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,802.10

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