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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.14, 13,936.55 and 5,764.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.14, 13,936.55 and 5,764.49 is: 8,652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.14 : 13,936.55 = 5,764.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.14/13,936.55 = 5,764.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.14x = 13,936.55 × 5,764.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.14x = 80,337,103.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,337,103.11/9,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.22

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