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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.73, 14,144.87 and 5,913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.73, 14,144.87 and 5,913.56 is: 8,872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.73 : 14,144.87 = 5,913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.73/14,144.87 = 5,913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.73x = 14,144.87 × 5,913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.73x = 83,646,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,646,587.58/9,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.40

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