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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.01, 13,848.21 and 5,271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.01, 13,848.21 and 5,271.41 is: 7,906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.01 : 13,848.21 = 5,271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.01/13,848.21 = 5,271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.01x = 13,848.21 × 5,271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.01x = 72,999,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,999,594.38/9,233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.37

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