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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.23, 13,902.17 and 5,983.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.23, 13,902.17 and 5,983.53 is: 8,971.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.23 : 13,902.17 = 5,983.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.23/13,902.17 = 5,983.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.23x = 13,902.17 × 5,983.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.23x = 83,184,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,184,051.26/9,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,971.31

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