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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.68, 13,957.86 and 5,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.68, 13,957.86 and 5,413.24 is: 8,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.68 : 13,957.86 = 5,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.68/13,957.86 = 5,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.68x = 13,957.86 × 5,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.68x = 75,557,246.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,557,246.07/9,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.41

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