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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.57, 13,875.44 and 5,969.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.57, 13,875.44 and 5,969.97 is: 8,946.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.57 : 13,875.44 = 5,969.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.57/13,875.44 = 5,969.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.57x = 13,875.44 × 5,969.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.57x = 82,835,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,835,930.69/9,258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.95

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