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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.36, 13,892.99 and 5,574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.36, 13,892.99 and 5,574.58 is: 8,350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.36 : 13,892.99 = 5,574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.36/13,892.99 = 5,574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.36x = 13,892.99 × 5,574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.36x = 77,447,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,447,584.19/9,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.72

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