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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.05, 13,910.11 and 5,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.05, 13,910.11 and 5,575.89 is: 8,365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.05 : 13,910.11 = 5,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.05/13,910.11 = 5,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.05x = 13,910.11 × 5,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.05x = 77,561,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,561,243.25/9,271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.96

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