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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.78, 13,826.99 and 5,892.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.78, 13,826.99 and 5,892.75 is: 8,831.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.78 : 13,826.99 = 5,892.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.78/13,826.99 = 5,892.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.78x = 13,826.99 × 5,892.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.78x = 81,478,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,478,965.86/9,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.66

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