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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.97, 13,004.17 and 5,647.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.97, 13,004.17 and 5,647.07 is: 7,792.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.97 : 13,004.17 = 5,647.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.97/13,004.17 = 5,647.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.97x = 13,004.17 × 5,647.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.97x = 73,435,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,435,476.67/9,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,792.42

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