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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.06, 13,572.26 and 5,947.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.06, 13,572.26 and 5,947.83 is: 8,921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.06 : 13,572.26 = 5,947.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.06/13,572.26 = 5,947.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.06x = 13,572.26 × 5,947.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.06x = 80,725,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,725,495.20/9,048.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.86

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