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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.58, 13,732.22 and 5,863.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.58, 13,732.22 and 5,863.89 is: 8,783.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.58 : 13,732.22 = 5,863.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.58/13,732.22 = 5,863.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.58x = 13,732.22 × 5,863.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.58x = 80,524,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,524,227.54/9,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,783.59

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