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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.36, 13,930.62 and 5,384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.36, 13,930.62 and 5,384.50 is: 8,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.36 : 13,930.62 = 5,384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.36/13,930.62 = 5,384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.36x = 13,930.62 × 5,384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.36x = 75,009,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,009,423.39/9,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.21

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