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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.36, 13,888.98 and 5,923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.36, 13,888.98 and 5,923.36 is: 8,879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.36 : 13,888.98 = 5,923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.36/13,888.98 = 5,923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.36x = 13,888.98 × 5,923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.36x = 82,269,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,269,428.57/9,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,879.25

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