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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.58, 13,837.46 and 5,513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.58, 13,837.46 and 5,513.90 is: 8,285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.58 : 13,837.46 = 5,513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.58/13,837.46 = 5,513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.58x = 13,837.46 × 5,513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.58x = 76,298,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,298,273.94/9,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.57

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