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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.09, 14,062.32 and 5,220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.09, 14,062.32 and 5,220.95 is: 7,824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.09 : 14,062.32 = 5,220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.09/14,062.32 = 5,220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.09x = 14,062.32 × 5,220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.09x = 73,418,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,418,599.29/9,383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.57

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