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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.91, 13,673.29 and 5,953.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.91, 13,673.29 and 5,953.34 is: 8,928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.91 : 13,673.29 = 5,953.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.91/13,673.29 = 5,953.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.91x = 13,673.29 × 5,953.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.91x = 81,401,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,401,744.29/9,116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,928.66

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