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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.07, 13,988.26 and 5,809.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.07, 13,988.26 and 5,809.08 is: 8,713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.07 : 13,988.26 = 5,809.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.07/13,988.26 = 5,809.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.07x = 13,988.26 × 5,809.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.07x = 81,258,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258,981.12/9,326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,713.10

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