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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.34, 13,767.93 and 5,433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.34, 13,767.93 and 5,433.36 is: 8,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.34 : 13,767.93 = 5,433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.34/13,767.93 = 5,433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.34x = 13,767.93 × 5,433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.34x = 74,806,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,806,120.14/9,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.40

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