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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.79, 13,887.74 and 5,975.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.79, 13,887.74 and 5,975.29 is: 8,965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.79 : 13,887.74 = 5,975.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.79/13,887.74 = 5,975.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.79x = 13,887.74 × 5,975.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.79x = 82,983,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,983,273.94/9,255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965.55

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