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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.16, 13,795.86 and 5,908.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.16, 13,795.86 and 5,908.61 is: 8,866.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.16 : 13,795.86 = 5,908.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.16/13,795.86 = 5,908.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.16x = 13,795.86 × 5,908.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.16x = 81,514,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514,287.38/9,193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,866.85

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