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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.40, 13,625.10 and 5,786.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.40, 13,625.10 and 5,786.70 is: 8,680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.40 : 13,625.10 = 5,786.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.40/13,625.10 = 5,786.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.40x = 13,625.10 × 5,786.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.40x = 78,844,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,844,366.17/9,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,680.05

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