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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.76, 13,898.82 and 5,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.76, 13,898.82 and 5,374.28 is: 8,058.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.76 : 13,898.82 = 5,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.76/13,898.82 = 5,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.76x = 13,898.82 × 5,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.76x = 74,696,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,696,150.35/9,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.92

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