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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.98, 13,936.26 and 5,783.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.98, 13,936.26 and 5,783.87 is: 8,679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.98 : 13,936.26 = 5,783.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.98/13,936.26 = 5,783.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.98x = 13,936.26 × 5,783.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.98x = 80,605,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,605,446.44/9,286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.40

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