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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.56, 13,940.10 and 5,835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.56, 13,940.10 and 5,835.24 is: 8,750.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.56 : 13,940.10 = 5,835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.56/13,940.10 = 5,835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.56x = 13,940.10 × 5,835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.56x = 81,343,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,343,829.12/9,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.83

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