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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.44, 13,009.80 and 5,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.44, 13,009.80 and 5,888.48 is: 8,129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.44 : 13,009.80 = 5,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.44/13,009.80 = 5,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.44x = 13,009.80 × 5,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.44x = 76,607,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,607,947.10/9,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.51

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