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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.93, 13,827.32 and 5,325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.93, 13,827.32 and 5,325.49 is: 7,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.93 : 13,827.32 = 5,325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.93/13,827.32 = 5,325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.93x = 13,827.32 × 5,325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.93x = 73,637,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,637,254.39/9,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.50

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