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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.76, 13,919.82 and 5,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.76, 13,919.82 and 5,388.28 is: 8,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.76 : 13,919.82 = 5,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.76/13,919.82 = 5,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.76x = 13,919.82 × 5,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.76x = 75,003,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,003,887.71/9,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.91

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