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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.08, 13,732.97 and 5,864.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.08, 13,732.97 and 5,864.39 is: 8,784.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.08 : 13,732.97 = 5,864.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.08/13,732.97 = 5,864.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.08x = 13,732.97 × 5,864.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.08x = 80,535,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,535,540.93/9,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,784.34

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