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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.34, 13,931.84 and 5,778.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.34, 13,931.84 and 5,778.43 is: 8,671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.34 : 13,931.84 = 5,778.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.34/13,931.84 = 5,778.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.34x = 13,931.84 × 5,778.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.34x = 80,504,141.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,504,141.83/9,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.89

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