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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.39, 13,903.14 and 5,571.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.39, 13,903.14 and 5,571.17 is: 8,358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.39 : 13,903.14 = 5,571.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.39/13,903.14 = 5,571.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.39x = 13,903.14 × 5,571.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.39x = 77,456,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,456,686.96/9,266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.89

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