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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.38, 13,901.88 and 5,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.38, 13,901.88 and 5,377.52 is: 8,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.38 : 13,901.88 = 5,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.38/13,901.88 = 5,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.38x = 13,901.88 × 5,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.38x = 74,757,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,757,637.74/9,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.14

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