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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.68, 13,758.62 and 5,795.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.68, 13,758.62 and 5,795.45 is: 8,691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.68 : 13,758.62 = 5,795.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.68/13,758.62 = 5,795.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.68x = 13,758.62 × 5,795.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.68x = 79,737,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,737,388.85/9,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.97

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