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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.78, 13,007.62 and 5,891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.78, 13,007.62 and 5,891.04 is: 8,129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.78 : 13,007.62 = 5,891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.78/13,007.62 = 5,891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.78x = 13,007.62 × 5,891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.78x = 76,628,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,628,409.72/9,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.66

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