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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.22, 13,899.39 and 5,769.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.22, 13,899.39 and 5,769.62 is: 8,643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.22 : 13,899.39 = 5,769.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.22/13,899.39 = 5,769.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.22x = 13,899.39 × 5,769.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.22x = 80,194,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,194,169.68/9,278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.27

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