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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.23, 13,975.83 and 5,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.23, 13,975.83 and 5,373.10 is: 8,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.23 : 13,975.83 = 5,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.23/13,975.83 = 5,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.23x = 13,975.83 × 5,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.23x = 75,093,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,093,518.85/9,331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.55

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