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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.32, 13,729.27 and 5,823.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.32, 13,729.27 and 5,823.61 is: 8,721.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.32 : 13,729.27 = 5,823.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.32/13,729.27 = 5,823.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.32x = 13,729.27 × 5,823.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.32x = 79,953,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,953,914.06/9,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.62

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