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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.99, 13,692.34 and 5,837.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.99, 13,692.34 and 5,837.27 is: 8,743.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.99 : 13,692.34 = 5,837.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.99/13,692.34 = 5,837.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.99x = 13,692.34 × 5,837.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.99x = 79,925,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,925,824.35/9,140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,743.68

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