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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.29, 13,004.19 and 5,888.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.29, 13,004.19 and 5,888.54 is: 8,126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.29 : 13,004.19 = 5,888.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.29/13,004.19 = 5,888.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.29x = 13,004.19 × 5,888.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.29x = 76,575,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,575,725.49/9,423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.22

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