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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.99, 13,692.33 and 5,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.99, 13,692.33 and 5,837.24 is: 8,743.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.99 : 13,692.33 = 5,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.99/13,692.33 = 5,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.99x = 13,692.33 × 5,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.99x = 79,925,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,925,450.60/9,140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,743.64

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