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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.23, 13,832.39 and 5,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.23, 13,832.39 and 5,955.68 is: 8,915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.23 : 13,832.39 = 5,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.23/13,832.39 = 5,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.23x = 13,832.39 × 5,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.23x = 82,381,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,381,189.53/9,240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.50

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