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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.02, 12,995.60 and 5,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.02, 12,995.60 and 5,881.02 is: 8,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.02 : 12,995.60 = 5,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.02/12,995.60 = 5,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.02x = 12,995.60 × 5,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.02x = 76,427,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,427,383.51/9,413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.33

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