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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.39, 13,992.98 and 5,868.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.39, 13,992.98 and 5,868.35 is: 8,793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.39 : 13,992.98 = 5,868.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.39/13,992.98 = 5,868.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.39x = 13,992.98 × 5,868.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.39x = 82,115,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,115,648.89/9,338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.35

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