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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.38, 13,934.63 and 5,592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.38, 13,934.63 and 5,592.25 is: 8,390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.38 : 13,934.63 = 5,592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.38/13,934.63 = 5,592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.38x = 13,934.63 × 5,592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.38x = 77,925,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,925,934.62/9,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.52

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