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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.33, 13,888.91 and 3,712.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.33, 13,888.91 and 3,712.59 is: 5,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.33 : 13,888.91 = 3,712.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.33/13,888.91 = 3,712.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.33x = 13,888.91 × 3,712.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.33x = 51,563,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563,828.38/9,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.85

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