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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.26, 13,887.57 and 5,366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.26, 13,887.57 and 5,366.78 is: 8,047.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.26 : 13,887.57 = 5,366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.26/13,887.57 = 5,366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.26x = 13,887.57 × 5,366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.26x = 74,531,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,531,532.92/9,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.67

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