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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.92, 13,714.50 and 5,810.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.92, 13,714.50 and 5,810.84 is: 8,714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.92 : 13,714.50 = 5,810.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.92/13,714.50 = 5,810.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.92x = 13,714.50 × 5,810.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.92x = 79,692,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,692,765.18/9,144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.43

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