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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.27, 13,885.90 and 5,359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.27, 13,885.90 and 5,359.55 is: 8,039.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.27 : 13,885.90 = 5,359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.27/13,885.90 = 5,359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.27x = 13,885.90 × 5,359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.27x = 74,422,092.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,422,092.52/9,257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.32

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