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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.95, 13,877.75 and 5,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.95, 13,877.75 and 5,097.93 is: 7,643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.95 : 13,877.75 = 5,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.95/13,877.75 = 5,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.95x = 13,877.75 × 5,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.95x = 70,747,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,747,703.18/9,255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.48

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