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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.59, 13,870.26 and 5,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.59, 13,870.26 and 5,737.52 is: 8,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.59 : 13,870.26 = 5,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.59/13,870.26 = 5,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.59x = 13,870.26 × 5,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.59x = 79,580,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,580,824.80/9,258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.35

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