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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.29, 13,888.49 and 5,975.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.29, 13,888.49 and 5,975.79 is: 8,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.29 : 13,888.49 = 5,975.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.29/13,888.49 = 5,975.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.29x = 13,888.49 × 5,975.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.29x = 82,994,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,994,669.78/9,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.30

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