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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.22, 13,001.33 and 5,886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.22, 13,001.33 and 5,886.48 is: 8,123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.22 : 13,001.33 = 5,886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.22/13,001.33 = 5,886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.22x = 13,001.33 × 5,886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.22x = 76,532,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,532,083.73/9,421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.37

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