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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.91, 13,820.43 and 5,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.91, 13,820.43 and 5,666.28 is: 8,477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.91 : 13,820.43 = 5,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.91/13,820.43 = 5,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.91x = 13,820.43 × 5,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.91x = 78,310,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,310,426.10/9,236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,477.99

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