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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.05, 13,908.61 and 5,574.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.05, 13,908.61 and 5,574.89 is: 8,364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.05 : 13,908.61 = 5,574.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.05/13,908.61 = 5,574.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.05x = 13,908.61 × 5,574.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.05x = 77,539,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,539,012.54/9,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.47

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