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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.81, 13,825.63 and 5,324.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.81, 13,825.63 and 5,324.37 is: 7,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.81 : 13,825.63 = 5,324.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.81/13,825.63 = 5,324.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.81x = 13,825.63 × 5,324.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.81x = 73,612,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,612,769.60/9,231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,973.82

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