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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.42, 13,704.30 and 5,847.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.42, 13,704.30 and 5,847.87 is: 8,775.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.42 : 13,704.30 = 5,847.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.42/13,704.30 = 5,847.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.42x = 13,704.30 × 5,847.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.42x = 80,140,964.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,140,964.84/9,132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,775.44

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