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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.54, 13,886.56 and 5,788.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.54, 13,886.56 and 5,788.74 is: 8,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.54 : 13,886.56 = 5,788.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.54/13,886.56 = 5,788.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.54x = 13,886.56 × 5,788.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.54x = 80,385,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,385,685.33/9,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.14

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