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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.30, 13,895.44 and 5,315.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.30, 13,895.44 and 5,315.38 is: 7,974.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.30 : 13,895.44 = 5,315.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.30/13,895.44 = 5,315.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.30x = 13,895.44 × 5,315.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.30x = 73,859,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,859,543.87/9,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.21

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