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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.26, 13,911.49 and 5,382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.26, 13,911.49 and 5,382.86 is: 8,071.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.26 : 13,911.49 = 5,382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.26/13,911.49 = 5,382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.26x = 13,911.49 × 5,382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.26x = 74,883,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,883,603.06/9,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.74

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