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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.88, 13,825.80 and 5,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.88, 13,825.80 and 5,951.32 is: 8,908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.88 : 13,825.80 = 5,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.88/13,825.80 = 5,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.88x = 13,825.80 × 5,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.88x = 82,281,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,281,760.06/9,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,908.92

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