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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.83, 13,922.15 and 5,771.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.83, 13,922.15 and 5,771.93 is: 8,662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.83 : 13,922.15 = 5,771.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.83/13,922.15 = 5,771.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.83x = 13,922.15 × 5,771.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.83x = 80,357,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,357,576.78/9,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.18

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