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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.88, 13,852.08 and 5,959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.88, 13,852.08 and 5,959.44 is: 8,919.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.88 : 13,852.08 = 5,959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.88/13,852.08 = 5,959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.88x = 13,852.08 × 5,959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.88x = 82,550,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,550,639.64/9,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,919.69

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