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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.38, 13,906.38 and 5,380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.38, 13,906.38 and 5,380.52 is: 8,068.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.38 : 13,906.38 = 5,380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.38/13,906.38 = 5,380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.38x = 13,906.38 × 5,380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.38x = 74,823,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,823,555.72/9,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.64

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