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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.59, 13,741.74 and 5,838.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.59, 13,741.74 and 5,838.37 is: 8,751.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.59 : 13,741.74 = 5,838.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.59/13,741.74 = 5,838.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.59x = 13,741.74 × 5,838.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.59x = 80,229,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,229,362.56/9,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,751.41

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