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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.36, 13,891.49 and 5,573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.36, 13,891.49 and 5,573.58 is: 8,349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.36 : 13,891.49 = 5,573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.36/13,891.49 = 5,573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.36x = 13,891.49 × 5,573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.36x = 77,425,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,425,330.83/9,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.22

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