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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.62, 13,915.04 and 5,115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.62, 13,915.04 and 5,115.83 is: 7,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.62 : 13,915.04 = 5,115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.62/13,915.04 = 5,115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.62x = 13,915.04 × 5,115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.62x = 71,186,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,186,883.93/9,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.80

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