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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.08, 13,977.44 and 5,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.08, 13,977.44 and 5,169 is: 7,746.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.08 : 13,977.44 = 5,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.08/13,977.44 = 5,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.08x = 13,977.44 × 5,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.08x = 72,249,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,249,387.36/9,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,746.20

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