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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.40, 13,769.10 and 5,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.40, 13,769.10 and 5,896.20 is: 8,844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.40 : 13,769.10 = 5,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.40/13,769.10 = 5,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.40x = 13,769.10 × 5,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.40x = 81,185,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,185,367.42/9,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.30

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