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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.16, 13,878.01 and 5,973.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.16, 13,878.01 and 5,973.56 is: 8,954.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.16 : 13,878.01 = 5,973.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.16/13,878.01 = 5,973.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.16x = 13,878.01 × 5,973.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.16x = 82,901,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,901,125.42/9,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.38

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