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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.32, 13,975.66 and 5,165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.32, 13,975.66 and 5,165.24 is: 7,742.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.32 : 13,975.66 = 5,165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.32/13,975.66 = 5,165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.32x = 13,975.66 × 5,165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.32x = 72,187,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,187,638.06/9,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.70

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