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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.79, 13,902.44 and 5,755.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.79, 13,902.44 and 5,755.59 is: 8,631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.79 : 13,902.44 = 5,755.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.79/13,902.44 = 5,755.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.79x = 13,902.44 × 5,755.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.79x = 80,016,715.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,016,715.86/9,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.06

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