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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.76, 13,897.32 and 5,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.76, 13,897.32 and 5,373.28 is: 8,057.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.76 : 13,897.32 = 5,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.76/13,897.32 = 5,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.76x = 13,897.32 × 5,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.76x = 74,674,191.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,674,191.61/9,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.42

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