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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.91, 13,665.42 and 5,845.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.91, 13,665.42 and 5,845.17 is: 8,749.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.91 : 13,665.42 = 5,845.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.91/13,665.42 = 5,845.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.91x = 13,665.42 × 5,845.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.91x = 79,876,703.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,876,703.02/9,128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,749.86

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