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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.38, 13,894.41 and 5,372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.38, 13,894.41 and 5,372.52 is: 8,056.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.38 : 13,894.41 = 5,372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.38/13,894.41 = 5,372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.38x = 13,894.41 × 5,372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.38x = 74,647,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,647,995.61/9,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,056.66

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