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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.16, 13,700.70 and 5,849.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.16, 13,700.70 and 5,849.64 is: 8,771.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.16 : 13,700.70 = 5,849.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.16/13,700.70 = 5,849.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.16x = 13,700.70 × 5,849.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.16x = 80,144,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,144,162.75/9,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.23

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