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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.40, 13,925.70 and 5,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.40, 13,925.70 and 5,775.60 is: 8,651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.40 : 13,925.70 = 5,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.40/13,925.70 = 5,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.40x = 13,925.70 × 5,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.40x = 80,429,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,429,272.92/9,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.66

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