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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.63, 13,946.45 and 5,837.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.63, 13,946.45 and 5,837.31 is: 8,755.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.63 : 13,946.45 = 5,837.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.63/13,946.45 = 5,837.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.63x = 13,946.45 × 5,837.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.63x = 81,409,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,409,752.05/9,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,755.97

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