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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.68, 13,912.02 and 5,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.68, 13,912.02 and 5,619 is: 8,428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.68 : 13,912.02 = 5,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.68/13,912.02 = 5,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.68x = 13,912.02 × 5,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.68x = 78,171,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,171,640.38/9,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.50

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