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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.55, 13,936.90 and 5,582.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.55, 13,936.90 and 5,582.38 is: 8,367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.55 : 13,936.90 = 5,582.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.55/13,936.90 = 5,582.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.55x = 13,936.90 × 5,582.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.55x = 77,801,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,801,071.82/9,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.91

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