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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.21, 13,730.17 and 5,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.21, 13,730.17 and 5,862.52 is: 8,781.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.21 : 13,730.17 = 5,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.21/13,730.17 = 5,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.21x = 13,730.17 × 5,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.21x = 80,493,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,493,347.25/9,166.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.53

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