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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.91, 13,815.93 and 5,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.91, 13,815.93 and 5,663.28 is: 8,473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.91 : 13,815.93 = 5,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.91/13,815.93 = 5,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.91x = 13,815.93 × 5,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.91x = 78,243,480.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,243,480.05/9,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,473.49

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