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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.38, 13,670.85 and 5,422.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.38, 13,670.85 and 5,422.19 is: 8,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.38 : 13,670.85 = 5,422.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.38/13,670.85 = 5,422.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.38x = 13,670.85 × 5,422.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.38x = 74,125,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,125,946.16/9,117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.18

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