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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.20, 13,911.30 and 5,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.20, 13,911.30 and 5,337.60 is: 8,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.20 : 13,911.30 = 5,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.20/13,911.30 = 5,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.20x = 13,911.30 × 5,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.20x = 74,252,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,252,954.88/9,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.40

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