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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.41, 13,670.67 and 5,848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.41, 13,670.67 and 5,848.67 is: 8,755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.41 : 13,670.67 = 5,848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.41/13,670.67 = 5,848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.41x = 13,670.67 × 5,848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.41x = 79,955,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,955,237.51/9,132.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,755.11

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