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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.29, 13,849.93 and 5,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.29, 13,849.93 and 5,530.88 is: 8,296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.29 : 13,849.93 = 5,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.29/13,849.93 = 5,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.29x = 13,849.93 × 5,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.29x = 76,602,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,602,231.59/9,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.31

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