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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.02, 13,752.93 and 5,873.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.02, 13,752.93 and 5,873.52 is: 8,824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.02 : 13,752.93 = 5,873.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.02/13,752.93 = 5,873.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.02x = 13,752.93 × 5,873.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.02x = 80,778,109.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,778,109.41/9,154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,824.33

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