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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.15, 13,993.12 and 5,652.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.15, 13,993.12 and 5,652.99 is: 8,480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.15 : 13,993.12 = 5,652.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.15/13,993.12 = 5,652.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.15x = 13,993.12 × 5,652.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.15x = 79,102,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,102,974.50/9,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.94

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