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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.33, 13,924.40 and 5,773.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.33, 13,924.40 and 5,773.43 is: 8,664.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.33 : 13,924.40 = 5,773.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.33/13,924.40 = 5,773.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.33x = 13,924.40 × 5,773.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.33x = 80,391,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,391,450.20/9,278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.44

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