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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.45, 13,924.57 and 5,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.45, 13,924.57 and 5,773.55 is: 8,664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.45 : 13,924.57 = 5,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.45/13,924.57 = 5,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.45x = 13,924.57 × 5,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.45x = 80,394,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,394,201.12/9,278.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.62

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