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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.75, 13,274.01 and 5,892.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.75, 13,274.01 and 5,892.75 is: 8,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.75 : 13,274.01 = 5,892.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.75/13,274.01 = 5,892.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.75x = 13,274.01 × 5,892.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.75x = 78,220,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,220,422.43/9,618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.08

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