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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.02, 13,743.92 and 5,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.02, 13,743.92 and 5,867.52 is: 8,815.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.02 : 13,743.92 = 5,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.02/13,743.92 = 5,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.02x = 13,743.92 × 5,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.02x = 80,642,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,642,740.15/9,148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,815.32

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