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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.51, 13,665.02 and 5,843.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.51, 13,665.02 and 5,843.91 is: 8,748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.51 : 13,665.02 = 5,843.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.51/13,665.02 = 5,843.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.51x = 13,665.02 × 5,843.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.51x = 79,857,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,857,201.92/9,128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,748.10

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