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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.76, 13,901.82 and 5,376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.76, 13,901.82 and 5,376.28 is: 8,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.76 : 13,901.82 = 5,376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.76/13,901.82 = 5,376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.76x = 13,901.82 × 5,376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.76x = 74,740,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,740,076.83/9,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.91

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