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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.96, 14,423.04 and 5,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.96, 14,423.04 and 5,238.24 is: 7,851.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.96 : 14,423.04 = 5,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.96/14,423.04 = 5,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.96x = 14,423.04 × 5,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.96x = 75,551,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,551,345.05/9,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,851.97

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