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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.93, 13,879.59 and 5,914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.93, 13,879.59 and 5,914.64 is: 8,876.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.93 : 13,879.59 = 5,914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.93/13,879.59 = 5,914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.93x = 13,879.59 × 5,914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.93x = 82,092,766.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,092,766.87/9,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,876.88

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