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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.18, 13,827.70 and 5,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.18, 13,827.70 and 5,325.74 is: 7,975.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.18 : 13,827.70 = 5,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.18/13,827.70 = 5,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.18x = 13,827.70 × 5,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.18x = 73,642,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,642,735.00/9,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.88

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