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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.66, 13,736.16 and 5,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.66, 13,736.16 and 5,411.84 is: 8,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.66 : 13,736.16 = 5,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.66/13,736.16 = 5,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.66x = 13,736.16 × 5,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.66x = 74,337,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,337,900.13/9,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,116.68

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