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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.84, 14,087.12 and 5,483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.84, 14,087.12 and 5,483.98 is: 8,238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.84 : 14,087.12 = 5,483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.84/14,087.12 = 5,483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.84x = 14,087.12 × 5,483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.84x = 77,253,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,253,484.34/9,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.75

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