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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.84, 13,670.80 and 5,795.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.84, 13,670.80 and 5,795.85 is: 8,680.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.84 : 13,670.80 = 5,795.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.84/13,670.80 = 5,795.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.84x = 13,670.80 × 5,795.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.84x = 79,233,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,233,906.18/9,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,680.47

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