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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.14, 13,993.90 and 5,815.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.14, 13,993.90 and 5,815.24 is: 8,725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.14 : 13,993.90 = 5,815.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.14/13,993.90 = 5,815.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.14x = 13,993.90 × 5,815.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.14x = 81,377,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,377,887.04/9,326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.78

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