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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.72, 13,991.46 and 5,813.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.72, 13,991.46 and 5,813.86 is: 8,721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.72 : 13,991.46 = 5,813.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.72/13,991.46 = 5,813.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.72x = 13,991.46 × 5,813.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.72x = 81,344,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,344,389.64/9,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.65

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