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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.36, 13,713.86 and 5,851.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.36, 13,713.86 and 5,851.64 is: 8,765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.36 : 13,713.86 = 5,851.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.36/13,713.86 = 5,851.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.36x = 13,713.86 × 5,851.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.36x = 80,248,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,248,571.73/9,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,765.20

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