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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.38, 13,904.89 and 5,714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.38, 13,904.89 and 5,714.62 is: 8,559.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.38 : 13,904.89 = 5,714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.38/13,904.89 = 5,714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.38x = 13,904.89 × 5,714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.38x = 79,461,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,461,124.64/9,283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.51

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