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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.62, 13,947.36 and 5,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.62, 13,947.36 and 5,397.28 is: 8,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.62 : 13,947.36 = 5,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.62/13,947.36 = 5,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.62x = 13,947.36 × 5,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.62x = 75,277,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,277,807.18/9,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.33

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