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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.68, 13,974.84 and 5,849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.68, 13,974.84 and 5,849.04 is: 8,776.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.68 : 13,974.84 = 5,849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.68/13,974.84 = 5,849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.68x = 13,974.84 × 5,849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.68x = 81,739,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,739,398.15/9,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,776.27

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