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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.14, 12,675.95 and 5,830.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.14, 12,675.95 and 5,830.95 is: 8,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.14 : 12,675.95 = 5,830.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.14/12,675.95 = 5,830.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.14x = 12,675.95 × 5,830.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.14x = 73,912,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,912,830.65/9,184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.88

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