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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,118.38, 13,672.35 and 5,423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,118.38, 13,672.35 and 5,423.19 is: 8,131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,118.38 : 13,672.35 = 5,423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,118.38/13,672.35 = 5,423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,118.38x = 13,672.35 × 5,423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,118.38x = 74,147,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,147,751.80/9,118.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.68

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