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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.16, 13,986.36 and 5,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.16, 13,986.36 and 5,426.52 is: 8,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.16 : 13,986.36 = 5,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.16/13,986.36 = 5,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.16x = 13,986.36 × 5,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.16x = 75,897,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,897,262.27/9,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.72

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