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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.91, 13,674.42 and 5,851.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.91, 13,674.42 and 5,851.17 is: 8,758.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.91 : 13,674.42 = 5,851.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.91/13,674.42 = 5,851.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.91x = 13,674.42 × 5,851.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.91x = 80,011,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,011,356.07/9,134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.86

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