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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.41, 13,679.67 and 5,854.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.41, 13,679.67 and 5,854.67 is: 8,764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.41 : 13,679.67 = 5,854.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.41/13,679.67 = 5,854.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.41x = 13,679.67 × 5,854.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.41x = 80,089,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,089,953.56/9,138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.10

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