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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.01, 13,995.99 and 5,821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.01, 13,995.99 and 5,821.14 is: 8,736.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.01 : 13,995.99 = 5,821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.01/13,995.99 = 5,821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.01x = 13,995.99 × 5,821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.01x = 81,472,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,472,617.23/9,326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,736.06

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