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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.99, 13,818.96 and 5,716.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.99, 13,818.96 and 5,716.89 is: 8,562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.99 : 13,818.96 = 5,716.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.99/13,818.96 = 5,716.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.99x = 13,818.96 × 5,716.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.99x = 79,001,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001,474.23/9,225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.93

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