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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.34, 13,906.08 and 5,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.34, 13,906.08 and 5,573.21 is: 8,361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.34 : 13,906.08 = 5,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.34/13,906.08 = 5,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.34x = 13,906.08 × 5,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.34x = 77,501,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,501,434.59/9,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.96

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