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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.45, 13,923.07 and 5,772.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.45, 13,923.07 and 5,772.55 is: 8,663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.45 : 13,923.07 = 5,772.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.45/13,923.07 = 5,772.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.45x = 13,923.07 × 5,772.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.45x = 80,371,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,371,617.73/9,277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.12

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