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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.89, 13,886.84 and 5,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.89, 13,886.84 and 5,095.76 is: 7,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.89 : 13,886.84 = 5,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.89/13,886.84 = 5,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.89x = 13,886.84 × 5,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.89x = 70,763,908.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,763,908.89/9,257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.63

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