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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.73, 13,861.26 and 5,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.73, 13,861.26 and 5,073.44 is: 7,611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.73 : 13,861.26 = 5,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.73/13,861.26 = 5,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.73x = 13,861.26 × 5,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.73x = 70,324,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,324,201.63/9,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.89

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