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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.08, 13,864.86 and 5,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.08, 13,864.86 and 5,783.04 is: 8,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.08 : 13,864.86 = 5,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.08/13,864.86 = 5,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.08x = 13,864.86 × 5,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.08x = 80,181,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,181,039.97/9,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.34

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