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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.07, 13,010.06 and 5,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.07, 13,010.06 and 5,842.73 is: 8,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.07 : 13,010.06 = 5,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.07/13,010.06 = 5,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.07x = 13,010.06 × 5,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.07x = 76,014,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,014,273.91/9,427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.40

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