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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.70, 13,877.06 and 5,745.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.70, 13,877.06 and 5,745.33 is: 8,606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.70 : 13,877.06 = 5,745.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.70/13,877.06 = 5,745.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.70x = 13,877.06 × 5,745.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.70x = 79,728,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,728,260.40/9,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.52

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