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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.83, 14,073.93 and 5,230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.83, 14,073.93 and 5,230.74 is: 7,840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.83 : 14,073.93 = 5,230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.83/14,073.93 = 5,230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.83x = 14,073.93 × 5,230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.83x = 73,617,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,617,068.61/9,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.92

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